BM004-V2
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WARNING:
• Always wear the correct personal
protective equipment when
operating high pressure hydraulic
tools and equipment.
• Always stay clear of loads
supported by hydraulic systems,
the load must be secured
mechanically before work can
commence.
• Always keep your hands and feet
clear of the work activity during
operation to avoid personal injury.
• Never handle pressurised
hydraulic hoses. Escaping oil
under pressure can penetrate
the skin causing serious injury.
Contact a doctor immediately if
oil is injected under the skin.
• Never operate the system above
the maximum rated output
pressure.
• Never connect to the system
components, fittings, couplers,
hoses, valves etc. that are NOT
rated to the full system operating
pressure.
• Never exceed equipment ratings.
Never attempt to lift a load
greater than the capacity of the
cylinder. Overloading causes
equipment to fail and possible
personal injury or damage to
equipment.
• Boss cylinders and pumps
are designed to operate at a
maximum of 700 bar (10,000 psi)
unless specified. Never connect a
cylinder to a pump with a higher
output pressure.
• Never use pumps and cylinders
with disconnected couplers.
Always ensure where couplers
are used that they are all fully
engaged. Failure to do so can
result in the system becoming
overloaded and can result in a
catastrophic component failure
potentially causing severe
personal injury.
• Always ensure the system has
a stable set up before operating
the equipment. Cylinders should
be located on a flat surface that
has the capacity to support the
load, cylinder bases and other
supports should be used where
applicable. Avoid situations where
the load is not directly centred on
the cylinders. Loads that are off
centre place considerable strain
on the cylinder and piston. This
can result in the load slipping or
the cylinder failing with potentially
dangerous results. Always
distribute the load evenly across
the entire surface of the cylinder
saddle. Always use a saddle to
protect the cylinder rod.
