Additional Safety Instructions For Hydraulics - Grizzly G0503 Instruction Manual

Additional Safety Instructions for Hydraulics

1. HyDRAuLIc INJEcTION HAZARDS. Be
familiar with the hazards of hydraulic injec-
tion injuries.
• leaking hydraulic fluid may have
enough pressure to penetrate skin.
never use your hands to check for
suspected hydraulic leaks.
• hydraulic fluid that is injected into
skin is a medical emergency that may
cause infection, disability, amputation
or death.
• the average injection injury may be
a small wound that has barely bro-
ken the skin. do not be fooled by
this type of injury. immediately get
to an emergency medical facility!
• Minimizing the time between the
injury and when the injected mate-
rial is removed is critical to minimiz-
ing the seriousness of the injury.
2. EyE pROTEcTION. safety glasses may
not always protect your eyes from hot,
pressurized fluid. the best way to protect
yourself is to stay away from leaks until you
can depressurize the system.
3. HyDRAuLIc LEAKS. stop the machine
if you notice a hydraulic leak. allowing the
machine to continue running with a leak
may increase the hazard of the situation
and damage the machine.
Model g0503 (Mfg. since 12/08)
4. cHEcKING fOR LEAKS. use a piece of
cardboard to check for suspected hydrau-
lic leaks. pressurized hydraulic fluid may
cause injection injuries and can be extreme-
ly hot. never use your hands to check for
suspected hydraulic leaks.
5. DEpRESSuRIZE fOR MAINTENANcE.
depressurize the hydraulic system before
attempting any maintenance or service.
stop the resaw, open the conveyor speed
valves, and make sure the pressure gauge
reads 0 psi.
6. INSpEcTIONS. regularly inspect and per-
form maintenance on the hydraulic system.
a well-maintained hydraulic system will
have much fewer problems and hazards
than a neglected system.
7. cLEAN MAINTENANcE AREA. Make
sure any hydraulic system maintenance
is performed in a clean and dust-free work
area. remove any sawdust, grime or water
from hydraulic system openings or com-
ponents before maintenance. always use
lint-free rags when wiping components.
8. cOMpONENT REpLAcEMENT. only use
high pressure hydraulic hose and steel
hydraulic fittings when replacing compo-
nents in the hydraulic system. do not use
brass or aluminum.
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