SERVICE MACHINE SAFELY SERVICE MACHINE SAFELY Tie long hair behind your head. Do not wear a necktie, scarf, loose clothing or necklace when you work near machine tools or moving parts. If these items were to get caught, severe injury could result. Remove rings and other jewelry to prevent electrical shorts and entanglement in moving parts. STAY CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS STAY CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS Entanglements in moving parts can cause serious injury. To prevent accidents, use care when working around rotating parts. AVOID HIGH PRESSURE FLUIDS AVOID HIGH PRESSURE FLUIDS Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids. If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. 1-6