GENERAL SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES

HYDRAULIC SAFETY

WARNING

Hot hydraulic oil can cause severe burns. DO NOT work on the hydraulic system if the oil temperature exceeds

120 degrees F. (49 degrees C).

Before ANYONE works on the hydraulic system:

A

1. Lower the boom to the horizontal position.

2.Support the boom to avoid unintentional lowering.

3.Shutdown the engine.

4.Remove the key from the ignition.

5.Clean the area around the oil reservoir cap (A).

FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE

WARNING

Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and can cause serious personal injury.

Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks.

DO NOT use hands. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, be sure to relieve all line pressure. Before applying pressure to the system, be sure that all connections are tight. DO NOT apply pressure to a damaged line, hose or fitting.

If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Proper medical treatment must be administered immediately. A serious infection or reaction can result without proper medical treatment.

SERVICE TIRES SAFELY

WARNING

An improperly mounted over-pressurized tire can result in tire explosion causing possible personal injury. An inflation cage or other safety device must be used during tire inflation.

DO NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. If you do not have the proper qualifications to perform the job have your dealer or qualified repair service perform the repair.

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Genie GTH-636 manual Hydraulic Safety, Fluids Under Pressure, Service Tires Safely