Hydraulic Safety - Wallenstein GX620 Operator's Manual

2.10 HYDRAULIC SAFETY

1. Make sure that all the components in the hy-
draulic system are kept in good condition and
are clean.
2. Before applying pressure to the system, make
sure all components are tight, and that lines,
hoses and couplings are not damaged.
3. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic lines, fi ttings or hoses by using
tapes, clamps or cements. The hydraulic sys-
tem operates under extremely high pressure.
Such repairs will fail suddenly and create a
hazardous and unsafe condition.
4. Wear proper hand and eye
protection when searching
for a high pressure hy-
draulic leak. Use a piece
of wood or cardboard as a
backstop instead of hands
to isolate and identify a
leak.
5. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure
stream of hydraulic fl uid, seek medical atten-
tion immediately. Serious infection or toxic
reaction can develop from hydraulic fl uid
piercing the skin surface.
6. Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before
maintaining or working on system.
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