Safety and operating instructions
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Original Instructions
2.9 Media/consumables,
precautions
WARNING
Hot hydraulic oil under high pressure
Hydraulic oil will squirt out under high pressure if there is
a leakage. The jet of oil might penetrate people's skin
and cause permanent damage. Hot hydraulic oil can
cause burns.
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Never use your hands to find leaks.
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Always keep your face away from a possible leak.
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If hydraulic oil has penetrated your skin consult a
doctor immediately.
WARNING
Hydraulic oil spills
Spilt hydraulic oil can make a floor slippery. If people slip
they can be injured. Hydraulic oil is environmentally
harmful and must not penetrate the ground or enter the
water table or water supplies.
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Make sure not to spill any hydraulic oil.
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Immediately clean the floor if you have spilt hydraulic
oil.
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Observe all safety and environmental protection pro-
visions when handling hydraulic oil.
WARNING
Skin infections/diseases due to oil and
grease
Hydraulic oil and grease can cause rashes (or even
eczema) if they come into contact with the skin.
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Avoid all skin contact with hydraulic oil and grease.
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Use a suitable skin protection product.
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Always wear safety gloves when working with hy-
draulic oil or grease.
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Immediately clean any skin that has been contami-
nated by oil or grease with water and soap.
2.10 Explosion and fire,
precautions
DANGER
Explosion and fire
Explosions cause serious injury or death. If the hydraulic
compactor damages an underground gas pipe, this may
lead to an explosion.
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Never operate the hydraulic compactor in the direct
vicinity of gas pipes.
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Check gas line position plans of the complete con-
struction area.
DANGER
Explosion and fire
Operating the hydraulic compactor may create sparks
which ignite highly flammable gases. This may lead to
fire or an explosion.
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Never work in an environment with highly flammable
substances.
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Make sure that there are no hidden sources of gas in
the work area.
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Check gas line position plans of the complete con-
struction area.
