Attempt Tape Removal with Box Cutter

What happens here

To begin working on the hydraulic system, the presenter puts on a pair of orange nitrile gloves for hand protection and to improve grip. He then focuses on a specific hydraulic line on the man lift where a piece of old, possibly oil-soaked, tape is wrapped. He retrieves a small box cutter and attempts to use it to cut or peel away the tape. Immediately, he notes that the hydraulic fluid has made the tape extremely slick, rendering the box cutter largely ineffective for clean removal.

Goal: Gain access to and initiate removal of tape from the hydraulic line.