Oldenbourg group euv-400 Parts And Service Manual page 14

SECTION 2
SAFETY
AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS
Escaping high pressure fluid can penetrate skin, causing serious injury.
Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other pressure lines. Tighten all connections before
restoring system pressures.
Do not use hands to feel for leaks. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. ANY fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed as
soon as possible or gangrene may result.
USE PROPER LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Lifting heavy components incorrectly can cause severe injury or machine damage.
Never work under suspended loads with out safety devices in place.
DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY
Improperly disposal of waste can damage the environment and ecology. Potentially harmful waste can include
such items as oil, brake fluid, hydraulic fluid, and batteries.
Use leak-proof containers when draining fluids. Do not use beverage containers that may mislead someone
into drinking from them.
Do not pour waste onto the ground, down the drain, or into any water source.
Air conditioning refrigerants escaping into the air can damage the Earth's atmosphere. Recover and recycle
refrigerants when servicing the air conditioning system.
HANDLE CHEMICALS SAFELY
Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause serious injury. Potentially hazardous chemicals used with
Cannon equipment include such items as hydraulic fluid, lubricants, coolants, and paints.
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemicals: physical and health hazards,
safety procedures, and emergency response techniques.
Check the MSDS before starting any job using a chemical, to know exactly what the risks are and how to do
the job safely.
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