EarthQuake W1265V - Manual (Page 9)

Operator's Manual
Trail Warrior Quick Split 12-Ton Log Splitters
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HyDRaULICS
HyDRaULIC FLUID HaNDLING INSTRUCTIONS
HEaLTH HaZaRDS/PRECaUTIONaRy MEaSURES:
• Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly
after handling.
PHySICaL HaZaRDS/PRECaUTIONaRy MEaSURES:
• Keep away from all sources of ignition.
Appearance: Clear and bright
Physical Form: Liquid
Odor: Characteristic petroleum
HaZaRDS IDENTIFICaTION:
• Potential Health Effects:
Eye: Contact may cause mild eye irritation including stinging,
watering, and redness.
Skin: Contact may cause mild skin irritation including redness,
and a burning sensation. Prolonged or repeated contact can
worsen irritation by causing drying and cracking of the skin
leading to dermatitis (inflammation). No harmful effects from
skin absorption are expected.
Inhalation (Breathing): No information available. Studies by other
exposure routes suggest a low degree of toxicity by inhalation.
Ingestion (Swallowing): No harmful effects expected from ingestion.
Signs and Symptoms: Effects of overexposure may include
irritation of the respiratory tract, irritation of the digestive
tract, nausea, diarrhea.
Cancer: Inadequate evidence available to evaluate the cancer
hazard of this material.
FIRST aID MEaSURES:
• Eye: If irritation or redness develops, move victim away from
exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes with clean water. If
symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
• Skin: Remove contaminated shoes and clothing and cleanse af-
fected area(s) thoroughly by washing with mild soap and water. If
irritation or redness develops and persists, seek medical attention.
• Inhalation (Breathing): If respiratory symptoms develop, move
victim away from source of exposure and into fresh air. If symp-
toms persist, seek medical attention. If victim is not breathing,
clear airway and immediately begin artificial respiration. If
breathing difficulties develop, oxygen should be administered
by qualified personnel. Seek immediate medical attention.
• Ingestion (Swallowing): First aid is not normally required; how-
ever, if swallowed and symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
• Notes to Physician: High-pressure hydrocarbon injection injuries
may produce substantial necrosis of underlying tissue despite an
innocuous appearing external wound. Often these injuries require
extensive emergency surgical debridement and all injuries should
be evaluated by a specialist in order to assess the extent of injury.
FIRE HaZaRDS & ExTINGUISHING:
• Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: This material may burn,
but will not ignite readily. Vapors are heavier than air and can
accumulate in low areas. If container is not properly cooled,
it can rupture in the heat of a fire.
• Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, or water
spray is recommended. Water or foam may cause frothing of ma-
terials heated above 212° F. Carbon dioxide can displace oxygen.
Use caution when applying carbon dioxide in confined spaces.
HaNDLING & STORaGE:
• Do not wear contaminated clothing or shoes. Use good personal
hygiene practices.
• "Empty" containers retain residue and may be dangerous. Do
not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose
such containers to heat, flame, sparks, or other sources of igni-
tion. They may explode and cause injury or death. "Empty"
drums should be completely drained, properly bunged, and
promptly shipped to the supplier or a drum reconditioner. All
containers should be disposed of in an environmentally safe
manner and in accordance with governmental regulations.
• High-pressure injection of hydrocarbon fuels, hydraulic oils or
greases under the skin may have serious consequences even
though no symptoms or injury may be apparent. This can hap-
pen accidentally when using high-pressure equipment such
as high-pressure grease guns, fuel injection apparatus or from
pinhole leaks in tubing of high pressure hydraulic oil equipment.
• Storage: Keep container(s) tightly closed. Use and store this mate-
rial in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas away from heat and all sources
of ignition. Store only in approved containers. Keep away from any
incompatible material. Protect container(s) against physical damage.
ExPOSURE CONTROLS:
Skin: The use of gloves impervious to the specific material han-
dled is advised to prevent skin contact and possible irritation
(see manufacturer's literature for information on permeability).
Eye/Face: approved eye protection to safeguard against po-
tential eye contact, irritation, or injury is recommended. De-
pending on conditions of use, a face shield may be necessary.
Other Protective Equipment: A source of clean water should
be available in the work area for flushing eyes and skin. Im-
pervious clothing should be worn as needed.
Suggestions for the use of specific protective materials are based
on readily available published data. Users should check with spe-
cific manufacturers to confirm the performance of their products.