Tube-Line BF 5000SL, Manual

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Ensure that all the pressure is released from the hydraulic lines before repairing.
Replace or repair damaged hoses immediately.
Hydraulic Safety
When checking for oil leaks use a piece of cardboard; DO NOT use your hand:
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic of other lines.
Tighten all line connections before applying pressure.
Protect hands and body from high-pressure fluids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury
should reference a knowledgeable medical source. Failure to comply could result in death or
serious injury.
DO NOT weld on or near rotating parts. Welding close to rotating parts will cause warping and
will challenge the structural integrity.
DO NOT weld on or near rotating parts. Welding close to rotating parts may cause warping
thus creating high stress loads for moving or rotating parts.
DO NOT weld on wheels. Welding on wheels may cause high stress and wheel failure.
DO NOT weld on wheels with a mounted tire, Welding on wheels with a mounted tire may
cause tire to burst, causing serious injury or death.
WARNING
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