Compressed Air Hazards - Miller Wildcat 200 Owner's Manual

HYDRAULIC FLUID can injure or kill.
D Before working on hydraulic system, turn off and
lockout/tagout unit, release pressure, and be sure
hydraulic pressure cannot be accidentally applied.
D Relieve pressure before disconnecting or con-
necting hydraulic lines.
D Check hydraulic system components and all con-
nections and hoses for damage, leaks, and wear
before operating unit.
D Wear protective equipment such as safety
glasses, leather gloves, heavy shirt and trousers,
high shoes, and a cap when working on hydraulic
system.
D Use a piece of paper or cardboard to search for leaks−−never use
bare hands. Do not use equipment if leaks are found.
D HYDRAULIC FLUID is FLAMMABLE−−do not work on hydraulics
near sparks or flames; do not smoke near hydraulic fluid.
D Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when servicing is
finished and before starting unit.
D If ANY fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed
within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury or gan-
grene may result.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
D Keep away from fans, belts and rotors.
D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards
closed and securely in place.

1-5. Compressed Air Hazards

COMPRESSED AIR EQUIPMENT can
injure or kill.
D Incorrect installation or operation of this unit
could result in equipment failure and personal
injury. Only qualified persons should install, op-
erate, and service this unit according to its
Owner's Manual, industry standards, and na-
tional, state, and local codes.
D Do not exceed the rated output or capacity of the compressor or
any equipment in the compressed air system. Design com-
pressed air system so failure of any component will not put people
or property at risk.
D Before working on compressed air system, turn off and lockout/
tagout unit, release pressure, and be sure air pressure cannot be
accidentally applied.
D Do not work on compressed air system with unit running unless
you are a qualified person and following the manufacturer's in-
structions.
D Do not modify or alter compressor or manufacturer-supplied
equipment. Do not disconnect, disable, or override any safety
equipment in the compressed air system.
D Use only components and accessories approved by the manu-
facturer.
D Keep away from potential pinch points or crush points created by
equipment connected to the compressed air system.
D Do not work under or around any equipment that is supported
only by air pressure. Properly support equipment by mechanical
means.
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D Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools away from moving
parts.
D Before working on hydraulic system, turn off and lockout/tagout
unit, release pressure, and be sure hydraulic pressure cannot be
accidentally applied.
D Have only qualified people remove guards or covers for maint-
enance and troubleshooting as necessary.
D Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when servicing is
finished and before starting engine.
HOT PARTS AND FLUID can cause severe
burns.
D Do not touch hot parts bare handed or allow hot
fluid to contact skin.
D Allow cooling period before working on equip-
ment.
D To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or wear heavy, insu-
lated welding gloves and clothing to prevent burns.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
D Read Owner's Manual before installing, oper-
ating, or servicing unit.
D Use only genuine replacement parts from the
manufacturer.
D Perform maintenance and service according to the Owner's
Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and local
codes.
COMPRESSED AIR can injure or kill.
D Before working on compressed air system,
turn off and lockout/tagout unit, release pres-
sure, and be sure air pressure cannot be acci-
dentally applied.
D Relieve pressure before disconnecting or con-
necting air lines.
D Check compressed air system components
and all connections and hoses for damage,
leaks, and wear before operating unit.
D Do not direct air stream toward self or others.
D Wear protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing pro-
tection, leather gloves, heavy shirt and trousers, high shoes, and
a cap when working on compressed air system.
D Use soapy water or an ultrasonic detector to search for leaks−−
never use bare hands. Do not use equipment if leaks are found.
D Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when servicing is
finished and before starting unit.
D If ANY air is injected into the skin or body seek medical help im-
mediately.
BREATHING COMPRESSED AIR can in-
jure or kill.
D Do not use compressed air for breathing.
D Use only for cutting, gouging, and tools.