Maintenance
Maintenance Safety
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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.
Handling
CAUTION The temperature of the hydraulic oil will be high soon after stopping the machine. Wait until it
cools before beginning maintenance.
New Oil
There are no special precautions needed for the handling or use of new oil, beside the normal care and hygiene
practices.
Used Oil
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
from skin:
• 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
First Aid - Oil
Eyes
In the case of eye contact, flush with water for 15min. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
Swallowing
If oil is swallowed do not induce vomiting. Get medical advice.
Skin
In the case of excessive skin contact, wash with soap and water.
Spillage
Absorb with sand or a locally approved brand of absorbent granules. Scrape up and remove to a chemical
disposal area.
Fires
WARNING Do not use water to put out an oil fire. This will only spread it because oil floats on water.
Extinguish oil and lubricant fires with carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam.
Battery
DANGER Batteries give off an explosive gas. Do not smoke when handling or working on the battery. Keep
the battery away from sparks and flames.
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