Alamo 284 - Manual (Page 21)

SAFETY
260/272/284 01/11 Safety Section 1-11
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SAFETY
HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARDS
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKS
PENERATING SKIN:
• DO NOT OPERATE equipment with oil or fuel leaks.
• KEEP all hydraulic hoses, lines and connections in GOOD CONDITION and TIGHT before applying system
pressure.
• RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE before disconnecting lines or working on the system.
• REMOVE and replace hose if you suspect it leaks. Have dealer test it for leaks.
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID LEAKS CAN BE INVISIBLE.
WHEN CHECKING FOR HYDRAULIC LEAKS AND WORKING AROUND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS:
•
ALWAYS WEAR safety glasses and impenetrable gloves.
• USE paper or cardboard to search for leaks.
• DO NOT USE hands or body parts to search for leak.
• KEEP hands and body AWAY from pin holes and nozzles ejecting hydraulic fluid.
• Hydraulic fluid may cause gangrene if not surgically removed immediately by a doctor familiar with this form of injury.
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