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2.4 Lubricants and the environment
ATTENTION
Lubricants may pollute ground and wa-
ters. Lubricants have to be handled and
disposed of
properly.
Relevant applicable
regulations and laws regarind the disposal
of lubricants must be observed.
It is important to note that lubricants are
environmentally hazardous, flammable
substances which require special precauti-
onary measures during transport, storage,
and processing. Consult the safety data
sheet from the lubricant manufacturer for
information regarding transport, storage,
processing, and environmental hazards of
the lubricant that will be used.
The safety data sheet for a lubricant can be
requested from the lubricant manufacturer.
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2.5 Lubricant hazards
WARNING
Risk of slipping and injury
Leaking lubricant is hazardous
due to the risk of slipping and inju-
ry. Beware of any lubricant leaking
out during assembly, operation,
maintenance, or repair of
centralized lubrication systems.
Leaks must be sealed off without
delay.
2. Lubricants