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Safety Rules 5
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by an operator’s single carless act.
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident preven-
tion are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
judgement, and proper training of personnel
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of equipment.
It has been said, “The best safety device is an
informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be
that kind of operator.
TRAINING
•
Safety instructions are important! Read all
attachment and power unit manuals; follow all
safety rules and safety decal information.
(Replacement manuals are available from sell-
ing dealer.) Failure to follow instructions or
safety rules can result in serious injury or
death.
•
If you do not understand any part of this man-
ual and need assistance, see your dealer.
• Operators must be instructed in and be capa-
ble of the safe operation of the equipment, its
attachments, and all controls. Do not allow
anyone to operate this equipment without
proper instructions.
•
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
• Train all new personnel and review instruc-
tions frequently with existing workers. A per-
son who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not quali-
fied to operate the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
• Keep hands and body away from pressurized
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or
other body parts to check for leaks. Wear
safety goggles. Hydraulic fluid under pres-
sure can easily penetrate skin and will cause
serious injury or death.
•
Make sure that all operating and service per-
sonnel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates
skin, it must be surgically removed as soon
as possible by a doctor familiar with this form
of injury or gangrene, serious injury, or death
will result.
CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF
FLUID ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT
DELAY.
PREPARATION
• Always wear relatively tight and belted cloth-
ing to avoid getting caught in moving parts.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and
protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands,
hearing, and head; and respirator or filter
mask where appropriate.
•
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
•
Air in hydraulic systems can cause erratic
operation and allows loads or equipment
components to drop unexpectedly. When
connecting equipment or hoses or perform-
ing any hydraulic maintenance, purge any air
in hydraulic system by operating all hydraulic
functions several times. Do this before put-
ting into service or allowing anyone to
approach the equipment.
•
Route hydraulic hoses carefully to prevent
damage. Hoses must not be twisted, bent
sharply, kinked, frayed, pinched, or come
into contact with any moving parts. Operate
moveable components thought full operation-
al range to check clearances. Replace any
damaged hose immediately.
•
Do not connect a low-pressure hydraulic
hose into a high-pressure system—it will
burst the hose. Do not use a high-pressure
hose in place of a low-pressure hose—it is
possible to rupture the valve.