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AutoTarper Owner’s Manual
Hydraulic Safety
Escaping uid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Tighten
all connections before applying pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard.
Protect hands and body from high pressure uids. If an accident occurs, see a doctor
immediately. Any uid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours
or gangrene may result.
Avoid heating near pressurized hydraulic hoses. Flammable spray can
be generated by heating near pressurized hydraulic hoses, resulting in severe burns to
yourself and bystanders. Do not heat by welding, or using a torch near hoses. Hose can be
accidentally cut when heat goes beyond the immediate ame area.
THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS PERTAIN TO THE MORE COMMON ABUSES OF HYDRAULIC HOSE:
1. INSPECT the hose assembly before each use.
2. REPLACE the hose assembly immediately if:
a. The jacket of the hose appears abnormal.
b. You have reason to believe it may be abnormal.
c. There is any uid leakage.
d. The couplings are damaged.
e. The hose is damaged or kinked.
f. The reinforcement is visible through the jacket.
3. DO NOT EXCEED the maximum recommended working pressure of the hose.
4. DO NOT KINK the hose assembly.
5. DO NOT BEND the hose assembly beyond its minimum recommended bend radius.
6. DO NOT EXPOSE to temperatures in excess of 225º Fahrenheit.
7. DO NOT USE AS A STRENGTH MEMBER for pulling or lifting equipment.
If replacing hydraulic hose, use only hose that meets or exceeds 3,000 PSI working pressure.
Repair of hydraulic cylinders should be made by an authorized Stellar
®
Distributor.
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