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Wheel Excavator Safety
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PRESSURIZED HYDRAULIC OIL FLUID LEAKS CAN BE DANGEROUS
Fluid leaks from hydraulic hoses or pressurized components can be difficult to see but pressurized oil has
enough force to pierce the skin and cause serious injury.
Always use a piece of wood or cardboard to check for suspected hydraulic leaks. Never use your hands or
expose your fingers.
OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IF PRESSURIZED OIL PIERCES THE SKIN.
USE CORRECT REPLACEMENT FASTENERS TIGHTENED TO PROPER TORQUE
Refer to the "General Maintenance" section of the Shop Manual for information on tightening torques and
recommended assembly compounds and always use the correct part.
Poor or incorrect fastener connections can dangerously weaken assemblies.
DISPOSE OF ALL PETROLEUM-BASED OILS
AND FLUIDS PROPERLY
Physical contact with used motor oil may pose a
health risk. W ipe oi l fr om y our ha nds pr omptly
and wash off any remaining residue.
Used motor oil is an environmental contaminant
and ma y on ly be di sposed of at a pproved
collection facilities. Never dr ain a ny p etroleum-
based product on t he gr ound or di spose of old
oil in municipal waste collection containers, or in
metropolitan sewer systems or rural landfills.
Check s tate a nd l ocal regulations f or oth er
requirements.
WARNING!
Failure to obtain prompt medical assistance could result in gangrene or other serious damage to
tissue.
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