Working on Hydraulic System

RISK OF INJURY TO THE EYES AND OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY DUE TO HYDRAULIC OIL SPRAYING OUT UNDER HIGH PRESSURE
^ Wear protective clothing and safety glasses before starting work on the hydraulic system, depressurize the system
^ Seal open connections with blind plugs

COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING FOR LOOSENING PRESSURE LINES
^ Risk of injury due to oil spraying out
^ Hydraulic pressures can reach up to approx 200 bar
^ Before starting work where pressure lines have to be released at the spring elements, it is essential to empty the system and therefore depressurize it
^ Seal disconnected lines, hoses and the connections on components with blind plugs immediately

RISK OF POISONING BY SWALLOWING HYDRAULIC OIL
^ Anybody who swallows hydraulic oil must expect to suffer symptoms of poisoning such as headaches, dizziness, stomachache, vomiting, diarrhoea, convulsions and loss of consciousness
^ In each case medical attention must be sought if hydraulic oil is swallowed

AVOIDANCE
^ Only pour hydraulic oil into and store in original containers
^ Under no circumstances should hydraulic oil be poured into bottles for drinks, such as mineral water, beer, etc

ENSURE ACCESS IS FOR AUTHORIZED PERSONS ONLY

RISK OF INJURY DUE TO CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC OIL OR HYDRAULIC OIL SPRAYING IN THE EYES
^ If hydraulic oil comes into contact with unprotected skin, it may cause damage to the skin
^ Wearing protective clothing, such as gloves can prevent this
^ The following points should be observed, if rubber gloves cannot be worn:
^ Keep the length of contact between the hydraulic oil and the skin to a minimum, wash wet skin with soap and water
^ Change wet clothing as soon as possible
^ in case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water or use an eye bath
^ If there are signs of irritation, consult an ophthalmologist

NOTES ON DEALING WITH CENTRAL HYDRAULIC OIL
^ Central hydraulic oil is particularly hazardous to health and it is essential to wear protective clothing
^ Ensure there is adequate ventilation