Avoid High-Pressure Fluids - Hitachi EH1100-3 Workshop Manual

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.
• Remove all pressure caps carefully.
• Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
• Never adjust a pressure relief valve above the
manufacturer's recommendations.
• Be careful of hot fluid when changing oil in the
engine, hydraulic system, etc.
• Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard or
wood, not your hand. 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.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE / Safety
SA-23
SA-031
SA-292
SA-044