ADVICE AND
WARNINGS ON
HYDRAULIC FLUID
Disposing of spent fluid
Do not dispose of used oil in sewers, storm drains,
rivers or streams; collect it and consign it to an
authorised disposal company.
Fluid leaks or spills
Contain the spilt product from spreading using
soil, sand or any other absorbent material. The
contaminated zone must be degreased with sol-
vent, taking care not to allow vapours to form
or stagnate, and the residual material from the
cleaning process must be disposed of as envis-
aged by law.
Precautions for the use of
hydraulic fluid
- Avoid contact with skin.
- Avoid formation and spreading of oil mists into
the atmosphere.
- Adopt the following simple sanitary precautions:
• protect against oil splashes (appropriate cloth-
ing, protective guards on machines);
• wash frequently using water and soap; do not
use cleaners or solvents that can irritate your
skin or remove its natural protective oil;
• do not dry hands with dirty or greasy rags;
• change clothing if impregnated with oil, and
in any case at the end of each work shift;
• never smoke or eat with oily hands.
- Adopt the following preventive and protective
measures as well:
• gloves resistant to mineral oils, with lining;
• goggles, in case of splashes;
• aprons resistant to mineral oils;
• screens to protect against oil splashes.
Mineral oil: first aid procedures
Mineral oil: first aid procedures
- Swallowing: seek medical attention immedi-
ately and provide all characteristics of the oil
type ingested.
- Inhalation: for exposure to high concentra-
tions of fumes or oil mist, move the affected
person to the open air and seek medical at-
tention immediately.
- Eyes: bathe with plenty of running water
and seek medical attention immediately.
- Skin: wash with soap and water.
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INFORMATION ABOUT
DEMOLITION
If the machine is to be scrapped, remove all
electrical, electronic, plastic and metal parts
and dispose of them separately in accordance
with current provisions as prescribed by law.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
The disposal procedure described below only
applies to machines with the symbol of the waste
bin with a bar across it on their data plates.
This product may contain substances that can
be hazardous to the environment and to human
health if it is not disposed of properly.
We are therefore providing you with the informa-
tion below in order to prevent these substances
from being released into the environment, and
to improve the use of natural resources.
Electrical and electronic equipment must
never be disposed of in the usual municipal
waste but must be separately collected for
their proper treatment.
The crossed-out bin symbol, placed on the
product and on this page, reminds the user
that the product must be disposed of properly
at the end of its life.
Thus, the hazardous consequences that non-
specific treatments of the substances contained
in these products, or improper use of parts of
them, may have on the environment or on hu-
man health are prevented. Furthermore, this
helps to recover, recycle and reuse many of the
materials contained in these products.
Electrical and electronic manufacturers and
distributors set up proper collection and
treatment systems for these products for
this purpose.
At the end of the product's working life,
contact your supplier for information about
disposal procedures.
When you purchase this product, your sup-
plier will also inform you that you may return
another worn-out appliance to him free of
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