General Safety Cont'd; Hydraulic Safety - Norwood Kwik-Till HSD2500 Operator's Manual

General Safety Cont'd.

Dirty or slippery steps,
l a d d e r s , w a l k w a y s a n d
platforms can cause falls.
Make sure these surfaces
remain clean and clear of
debris.
A person or pet within the operating area of a machine can be
struck or crushed by the machine or its equipment.
DO NOT allow anyone to enter the work area.
Raised equipment and/or loads can fall
unexpectedly and crush persons underneath.
Never allow anyone to enter the area
underneath raised equipment at any time.
Always use a safety support when working on,
under, or around machine. Transport/Service
locks can be used for this purpose. Shut off tractor engine
and remove key when working on machine. If air has been
allowed to enter hydraulic hoses or cylinders, bleed hydraulic
system before use. If there is a failure in hydraulic system,
unsupported raised equipment could suddenly lower, causing
serious personal injury or death. If support is not available,
completely lower wings and frame, relieve hydraulic pressure
and disconnect hoses from tractor.
Review this manual and any other associated manuals before
each season of use.
Use extreme care when cleaning, or servicing the machine.
Keep riders off. Riders on
the implement or tractor
are subject to injury such
as being struck by foreign
objects and being thrown off
of the machine.
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Hydraulic Safety

Hydraulic oil leaking under pressure can penetrate the skin,
causing death or serious injury, or infection.
DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks. Use a piece of
cardboard or plywood.
Stop engine, remove key and relieve the pressure before
connecting or disconnecting fluid lines.
Make sure all components are in good condition and tighten
all connections before starting the engine or pressurizing the
system.
Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the hydraulic fittings
or hoses by using tape, clamps or cements. The hydraulic
system operates under extremely high-pressure. Such repairs
will fail suddenly and create a hazardous and unsafe condition.
Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or crimped hoses.
If hydraulic fluid penetrates the skin, seek medical attention
immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors
unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a
knowledgeable medical source.
Continuous long term contact with hydraulic fluid may cause
skin cancer. Avoid long term contact and wash the skin
promptly with soap and water.
Avoid serious injury or death while working under a raised
implement. Hydraulic hoses between the lift cylinders and
hydraulic lockup valves should be inspected frequently for
leakage, kinking, cuts, cracks, abrasion, blisters, corrosion,
exposed wire braid, or any other signs of wear or damage.
Worn or damaged hose assemblies can malfunction during
use and should be replaced immediately.
See your Kwik-Till dealer for replacement hoses.
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