Replace Rubber Hoses Periodically; Avoid High-Pressure Fluids - KCM 70Z7 Operation & Maintenance Manual

Replace Rubber Hoses Periodically

Rubber hoses that contain flammable fluids under
pressure may break due to aging, fatigue, and abrasion. It
is very difficult to gauge the extent of deterioration due to
aging, fatigue, and abrasion of rubber hoses by inspection
alone.
Periodically replace the rubber hoses. (See the page
of "Periodic replacement of parts" in the operator's
manual.)
Failure to periodically replace rubber hoses may cause a
fire, fluid injection into skin, or the front attachment to
fall on a person nearby, which may result in severe burns,
gangrene, or otherwise serious injury or death.

Avoid High-Pressure Fluids

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.
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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