© 2014 SPX CORPORATION
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Form No. 1000773
Rev. 0 August 12, 2014
• Should a hydraulic hose rupture, burst, or need to be disconnected, immediately depress
the
RED
emergency E – Stop Button to shut off the pump. Never attempt to grasp a leaking
hose under pressure with your hands. The force of escaping hydraulic fluid could cause
serious injury.
• Do not subject the hose to potential hazard, such as fire, sharp surfaces, heavy impact,
or extreme heat or cold. Do not allow the hose to kink, twist, curl, or bend so tightly that
the fluid flow within the hose is blocked or reduced. Periodically inspect the hose for wear,
because any of these conditions can damage the hose and possibly result in personal
injury.
• Do not use the hose to move attached equipment. Stress can damage the hose and
possibly cause personal injury.
• Hose material and coupler seals must be compatible with the hydraulic fluid used. Hoses
also must not come in contact with corrosive material such as creosote-impregnated
objects and some paints. Consult the manufacturer before painting a hose. Never paint the
couplers. Hose deterioration due to corrosive materials may result in personal injury.
CYLINDER
• Do not exceed rated capacities of the cylinders. Excess pressure may result in personal
injury.
• Cylinders should be arranged, as much as practical, to evenly distribute the load to each
cylinder.
• Avoid off-center loads that could damage the cylinder and/or cause loss of the load.
• Read and understand all safety and warning decals and instructions for devices attached.
• Inspect each cylinder and coupler before each shift or usage to prevent unsafe conditions
from developing.
• Do not use cylinders if they are damaged, altered or in poor condition.
• Do not use cylinders with bent or damaged couplers or damaged port threads.
• With the MCS, the use of an extension with a hydraulic cylinder is prohibited.
• Avoid pinch points or crush points that can be created by the load or parts of the cylinder.
• To help prevent material fatigue if the cylinder is to be used in a continuous application, the
load should not exceed 80% of the rated capacity or stroke.
• Cylinder must be on a stable base which is able to support the load while pushing or lifting.
• To help prevent personal injury, use shims, friction material or constraints to prevent
slippage of the base or load.
• Do not set poorly-balanced or off-center loads on a cylinder. The load can tip or the cylinder
can “kick out” and cause personal injury.
• Do not use the locking collar on a threaded piston as a stop. The threads may shear
resulting in loss of the load, Dammage to equipment and personal injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTINUED
