Case IH Steiger 335 - MAINTENANCE AND FIRE SAFETY

2 - SAFETY/DECALS
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● Always keep safety and informational decals clean
and visible. Replace decals that are damaged,
lost, painted over or cannot be read.
● When assembling, operating or servicing the
machine, wear protective clothing and personal
safety devices that are necessary for the
particular procedure. Some personal safety
devices that may be necessary are protective
shoes, face and/or eye protection, hard hat,
heavy gloves, filter mask and hearing protection.
● DO NOT wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing that
may get caught in moving parts. Always wear
close fitting clothing. Keep hands, feet, clothing
and hair away from moving parts.
● Never attempt to clear obstructions or objects from
the machine while the engine is running.
● Always stop the engine and remove the key from
the key switch when leaving the operator’s seat
or the machine.
● When servicing the machine, always have the
machine on a firm, level surface.
● If shields or guards are removed or opened for
service, always replace them before operating
the machine. Never operate machine with
missing or open shields or guards.
● Keep the area used for servicing the machine
clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery. Wet
spots can be dangerous when working with
electrical equipment. Be sure all electrical outlets
and tools are properly grounded.
● Fire risks can be minimized by frequent removal of
accumulated crop material, trash or debris from
the machine.
● Remove all crop material, trash or debris from the
machine each day. Especially, check the engine
area and exhaust system.
● Engine fuel can cause an explosion or fire. DO
NOT fill the fuel tank with the engine running; if
you are near an open fire; or if you are welding,
smoking, etc.
● DO NOT use ether or starting fluid to start tractors
equipped with a grid heater in the engine intake
system. Using ether or starting fluid can result in
an explosion or fire.
Refer to Fire Prevention in the Maintenance Section
of this manual for additional information.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
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FIRE SAFETY
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