Hazards from Modifying
Equipment
Do not make any alterations to your stump grinder.
Altering may cause your equipment to be unsafe and
may void the manufacturers’ warranty.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
^ WARNING
Pressurized uids can penetrate the skin.
Hydraulic hoses can fail from age, damage
and exposure.
Use body and face protection while
searching for leaks. A tiny, almost invisible
leak can penetrate the skin, thereby
requiring immediate medical attention.
Use wood or cardboard to detect hydraulic
leaks, never use your hands.
Escaping uid under pressure can penetrate the skin
causing serious injury.
Prevent the hazard by relieving pressure before
connecting or disconnecting hydraulic lines. Verify all
connections are tight before applying pressure.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard or wood.
Protect hands and body from high pressure uids. If
an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any
uid injected into the skin must be surgically removed
within a few hours or serious infection may result.
Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should
reference a knowledgeable medical source.
Avoid Wood Dust
Inhalation
^ WARNING
Wear an approved respirator (N95 Type
as a minimum).
Follow local, state and federal
regulations.
The health effects from exposure to wood dust
are due to chemicals in the wood or chemical
substances in the wood created by bacteria,
fungi, or molds.
Avoid Loud Noise
^ WARNING
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can
cause impairment or loss of hearing.
Wear a suitable hearing protective
device such as earmuffs or earplugs
to protect against objectionable or
uncomfortable loud noises.
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