Grizzly G0646, G0647 owner manual Additional Safety Instructions for Hydraulics

Additional Safety Instructions for Hydraulics

1.HYDRAULIC INJECTION INJURY. Leaking hydraulic fluid may have enough pressure to penetrate the skin. Hydraulic fluid that is injected into the body represents a medical emergency that could cause infection, dis- ability, amputation, or death.

2.SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. A hydraulic injection injury may be a small wound that has barely broken the skin. DO NOT be fooled by this type of injury. Get professional medical attention immediately! Minimizing the time between the injury and when the injected material is removed is critical to reducing the seriousness of the injury.

3.SUSPECTED HYDRAULIC LEAKS. Leaking hydraulic fluid may be under extreme pressure and hot. Use a piece of clean cardboard—not hands—to check for suspected hydraulic leaks.

4.OPERATOR PROTECTION. Always wear an ANSI approved face shield and heavy leather gloves and clothing when working around hydraulic leaks. The best way to pro- tect yourself is to stay away from the leaks until you can depressurize the system.

5.DEPRESSURIZE THE SYSTEM. Working on a pressurized hydraulic system can cause a pressure explosion, resulting in serious personal injury. To reduce the risk of this hazard, stop the motor, disconnect the machine from power, and fully depressurize the hydraulic system before attempting to fix or service the system.

6.CLEAN ENVIRONMENT. To reduce the risk of hydraulic fluid contamination or dam- age to internal components, remove debris, grime, or water from the hydraulic hoses, connections, and openings before mainte- nance. Always use lint-free rags when wip- ing components.

7.HOSES AND FITTINGS. The hydraulic system is under extreme pressure—typi- cally 3000 PSI. Always use high-pressure hydraulic hose and steel hydraulic fittings when replacing system components. Never use brass or aluminum.

8.REGULAR INSPECTION. A well-maintained hydraulic system will have much fewer prob- lems and hazards than a neglected system. Regularly inspect the hydraulic system for contamination or leaks, and keep the reser- voir filters clean.

No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always con- sider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machin- ery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.

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