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Whenever you are handling oil products you must maintain good standards of care and personal and plant

hygiene. For details of these precautions we advise you to read the relevant publications issued by your local

health authority, plus the following.

Always keep lubricants out of the reach of children.

Never store lubricants in open or unlabelled containers.

Waste Disposal

CAUTION It is illegal to pollute drains, sewers or the ground. Clean up all spilt fluids and/or lubricants.

Used fluids and/or lubricants, filters and contaminated materials must be disposed of in accordance with

local regulations. Use authorised waste disposal sites.

CAUTION Damaged or spent batteries and any residue from fires or spillage must be put in a closed acid

proof receptacle and must be disposed of in accordance with local environmental waste regulations.

All waste products must be disposed of in accordance with all the relevant regulations.

The collection and disposal of used oil must be in accordance with any local regulations. Never pour used

engine oil into sewers, drains or on the ground.

CAUTION The temperature of the hydraulic oil will be high soon after stopping the engine. Wait until it cools

before beginning maintenance.

There are no special precautions needed for the handling or use of new oil, beside the normal care and hygiene

Used engine crankcase lubricants contain harmful contaminants.

Here are precautions to protect your health when handling used engine oil:

Avoid prolonged, excessive or repeated skin contact with used oil

Apply a barrier cream to the skin before handling used oil. Note the following when removing engine oil

Wash your skin thoroughly with soap and water

Using a nail brush will help

Use special hand cleansers to help clean dirty hands

Never use petrol, diesel fuel, or paraffin for washing

Avoid skin contact with oil soaked clothing

Don't keep oily rags in pockets

Wash dirty clothing before re-use

Throw away oil-soaked shoes

Warning Symbols

The following warning symbols may be found on the battery.

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