hitachi — Hitachi Industrial Manual - Technical and Workshop Guide (EN)

SAFETY AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS Fluids such as diesel fuel or hydraulic oil under pressure can penetrate the skin or eyes causing se- rious injury, blindness or death. Avoid this hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard; take care to protect hands and body from high-pressure fluids. Wear a face shield or gog- gles for eye protection. If an accident occurs, see a doctor familiar with this type of injury immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. SA-031 507-E03A-0499 SA-292 SA-044 SA-24