SAFETY HIGH PRESSURE HOSES Do not use bent, cut or cracked tubing or hoses which have been previously rejected because of leaks or other defects. Faulty hoses can burst during operation causing injury or fire. Repair or replace any loose or faulty fuel or hydraulic lines immediately. Do not operate the machine with damaged or leaking hoses or lines. Remember that working hydraulic systems are always under pressure. If you have to add or drain hydraulic fluid, service or inspect the hydraulic system, lower the equipment to the ground and release system pressure and residual tank pressure before starting any work.
Leaks from pressurized hydraulic lines are extremely dangerous since the spray from them can penetrate your skin and enter the bloodstream, or the eyes. Always wear thick gloves and protective goggles when working on the hydraulic systems Use a sheet of cardboard or plywood to search for leaks. If you are struck by a jet of hydraulic fluid under pressure, or if you are injured even slightly, consult a doctor immediately for appropriate treatment. HIGH TEMPERATURES AREAS When you stop the machine at the end of a job, remember the engine coolant, oil, all engine parts, exhaust stack and the hydraulic system is still hot and under pressure.
If you attempt to drain engine coolant, hydraulic fluid, or engine oil under these conditions, you expose yourself to various dangers, including the risk of serious burns. Carry out maintenance procedures described in this manual only when the machine has had time to cool down. DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS Never dump waste fluids in a sewer system, on the ground in rivers, etc. Always drain fluids from your machine into the appropriate containers.Never drain fluids directly onto the ground. Obey appropriate laws and regulations when disposing of harmful objects such as oil, fuel, filters, batteries, coolant, brake fluid and hydraulic oil. 1-20 WA480-5L