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AS 914 TI
User Manual
teries (only if contained in the product).
With your help it is possible to reduce the amount of natural resources used to produce
electrical and electronic equipment, to minimise the use of landfills for the disposal of
the products and to improve the quality of life by preventing that potentially hazardous
substances are released in the environment.
14. InfoRMATIon AnD WARnInGS
ConCeRnInG HYDRAUlIC flUID
Disposing of spent fluid
Do not dispose of used oil in sewers, storm drains, rivers or streams; collect it and consign
it to an authorised disposal company.
fluid leaks or spills
Contain the spilt product from spreading using soil, sand or any other absorbent mate-
rial. The contaminated zone must be degreased with solvent, taking care not to allow
vapours to form or stagnate, and the residual material from the cleaning process must
be disposed of as envisaged by law.
Precautions for the use of hydraulic fluid
- Avoid contact with the skin.
- Avoid the formation or spreading of oil mists in the atmosphere.
- The following fundamental health precautions must therefore be adopted:
• avoid spatters (suitable clothing, protective shields on machines);
• wash frequently with soap and water; do not use cleaning products or solvents that
irritate the skin or remove its natural protective oil;
• do not dry your hands using soiled or greasy rags;
• change your clothes if soaked and, in any case, at the end of the work shift;
• do not smoke or eat with greasy hands.
- Also adopt the following preventive and protective equipment:
• mineral oil resistant gloves with plush lining;
• goggles, in case of spatters;
• mineral oil resistant aprons;
• protective shields, in case of spatters.
Mineral oil: first aid indications
- Swallowing: go to Casualty with the characteristics of the type of oil swallowed.
- Inhalation: in case of exposure to strong concentration of vapours or mists, take the
affected person out into the open air and then to Casualty.
- Eyes: rinse with plenty of water and go to Casualty as soon as possible.
- Skin: wash with soap and water.
