Avoid High-Pressure Fluids - Hitachi EX27U Operator's Manual

AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS

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Fluids such as diesel fuel or hydraulic oil under pressure
can penetrate the skin or eyes causing serious injury,
blindness or death.
• Avoid this hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic or other lines.
• Relieve the pressure by moving the control levers
several times.
Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
• Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard; take care
to protect hands and body from high-pressure fluids.
Wear a face shield or goggles for eye protection.
• If an accident occurs, see a doctor familiar with this
type of injury immediately. Any fluid injected into the
skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
SAFETY
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