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WARNING! PROTECT AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS
Always wear proper safety glasses, goggles or a face shield when driving pins in or out or
when operation causes dust, flying debris, or any other hazardous material.
WARNING! LOWER OR SUPPORT RAISED EQUIPMENT
Do not work under raised booms without supporting them. Do not use support material made
of concrete blocks, logs, buckets, barrels or any other material that could suddenly collapse
or shift positions. Make sure support material is solid, not decayed, warped, twisted, or
tapered. Lower booms to ground level or onto blocks. Lower booms and attachments to the
ground before leaving the cab or operator’s station.
WARNING! USE CARE WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID PRESSURE
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death.
Hydraulic leaks under pressure may not be visible. Before connecting or disconnecting
hydraulic hoses, read your prime movers operator’s manual for detailed instructions on
connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses or fittings.
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Keep unprotected body parts, such as face, eyes, and arms as far away as possible from
a suspected leak. Flesh injected with hydraulic fluid may develop gangrene or other
permanent disabilities.
• If injured by injected fluid, see a doctor at once. If your doctor is not familiar with this type
of injury, ask him to research immediately to determine proper treatment.
• Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and use a sound piece of cardboard or wood
when searching for hydraulic leaks.
DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS!
SEE ILLUSTRATION.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
