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SAFETY RULES
- To move a disabled machine, use a trailer or a low-boy,
if available.
In case towing is needed, use all necessary
signals required by local and national regulations, and
follow the directions provided
in this Manual.
- To load/unload a machine from transporter, choose a
level surface ensuring firm support to the wheels of truck
or trailer. Use strong access ramps, with adequate
height and angle. Keep surface free of mud, oil or
slippery materials.
- Anchor the machine securely to the bed of truck or trailer
and block wheels or tracks with appropriate wedges.
- Never align holes with fingers or hands; always use
appropriate aligning tools.
Eliminate all sharp edges and burrs from re-worked
parts.
Use only approved grounded auxiliary power sources
for heaters, chargers, pumps and similar equipment to
reduce the hazards of electrical shocks.
- Lift and handle heavy parts with a lifting device of proper
capacity. Be sure parts are supported by proper slings
and hooks. Use lifting eyes if provided. Watch-out for
people
in the vicinity.
Never pour gasoline or diesel fuel into open, wide and
low containers. Never use gasoline, solvent or other
flammable fluid to clean parts. Use exclusively qualified,
non-flammable, non-toxic commercial solvents.
- When using compressed air for cleaning parts, use
safety glasses with side shields or goggles. Limit pres-
sure to 2 bar,
in accordance with local and national
regulations.
- Do not
run the engine in closed areas without proper
ventilation to remove deadly exhaust fumes.
- Do not smoke or permit any open flames or spark near
when re-fuelling or handling flammable materials.
- Do not use
an open flame as a light source to look for
leaks or for inspection anywhere
on the machine.
- Make sure that
all mechanic's tools are in good condi-
tions. NEVER USE tools with mushroomed heads or
frayed. Always wear eye protections.
- Move with extreme care when working under the ma-
chine, its attachments and or
on or near them. Always
wear protective safety equipment as required, such as
hard hat, goggles, safety shoes, ear plugs.
- When performing operations requiring running of the
engine, have a qualified operator
in the operator's seat
at all times with the mechanic on sight. Place the trans-
mission
in neutral and set the brakes and safety lock.
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- KEEPHANDSANDCLOTHINGAWAYFROMMOVING
PARTS.
For field service, move machine to level ground, if
possible, and block
it. If work on an incline is absolutely
necessary, first block machine and its attachments se-
curely, than move it to level ground as soon as possible.
- Do not trust worn and /or kinked chains and cables: do
not use them for lifting or pulling operations. To handle
them, always use heavy gloves.
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Be sure chains and cables are anchored and the anchor
points are strong enough to handle the expected load.
Keep exposed personnel clear of anchor points and
cables or chains.
- No bystanders are allowed near the hooking points,
chains or cables.
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DO NOT PULL UNLESS OPERATOR's COMPART-
MENT OF MACHINES INVOLVED ARE PROPERLY
GUARDED AGAINST POTENTIAL CABLE OR CHAIN
BACKLASH.
- Keep the area where maintenance operations are per-
formed CLEAN and DRY. Eliminate immediately all
water and oil spillages.
- Do not pile oily or greasy rags; they represent a fire
hazard. Store
in closed metal container.
- Before starting machine, check, adjust and lock the
operator's seat for maximum comfort and control of the
machine.
Be sure exposed personnel in the area of
operation are clear of the machine before moving it or its
attachments. Sound horn.
- Rust inhibitors are volatile and flammable Use only
in
well ventilated areas. Keep open flames away - DO NOT
SMOKE- Store containers
in a cool well ventilated place,
secure against unauthorised personnel.
- Do not carry loose objects
in pockets that might fall
unnoticed into open compartments.
- Wear proper protective equipment such as safety gog-
gles or safety glasses with side shields, hard hat, safety
shoes, heavy gloves when metal or other particles are
apt to fly or fall.
- Wear welders protective equipment such as dark safety
glasses, helmets, protective clothing, gloves and safety
shoes, when welding or burning. Wear dark safety
glasses near welding zones.
DO NOT LOOK AT ARC
WITHOUT PROPER EYE PROTECTION.
- Know your jacking equipment and its capacity. Be sure
the jacking point used on the machine
is appropriate for
the load to
be applied. Be sure the support of the jack at
the machine and under jack
is appropriate and stable.