VI
SAFETY RULES
operator's seat. Sound horn. Make sure area near the
attachment is clear. Lower the attachment slowly. DO
NOT USE FLOAT POSITION of hydraulic system.
- Place master switch in OFF, securely block the machine
and lock it every time you leave it unattended. Return
keys to authorized security. Heed all shut-down opera-
tions of the Operation and Maintenance Instruction
Manual are followed.
MAINTENANCE
GENERALITIES
- Before operating or performing any intervention on the
machine:
• read carefully all the rules contained by this Manual;
• read and obey all safety related plates and instruc-
tions located on the machine.
- Do not allow unauthorized personnel to perform any
maintenance operation. Do not perform maintenance
operation without prior authorization. Follow all recom-
mended maintenance and service procedures.
- Keep operator's compartment free of all loose objects
that are not properly secured.
- Do not wear rings, wrist watches, jewellery, loose or
hanging apparels, such as ties, torn clothing, scarves,
unbuttoned or unzipped jackets that can catch on mov-
ing parts. Wear proper safety equipment as recom-
mended for the job. Examples: hard hat, heavy gloves,
ear protection, safety glasses or goggles, reflector vests,
respirator. Consult your employer for specific safety
equipment requirements.
- Do not use controls or hoses as hand holds when climb-
ing on or off machine. Hoses and controls are movable
and do not provide a solid support. Also, controls may
be inadvertently moved causing accidental machine or
equipment movement.
- Do not jump on or off the machine. Keep two hands and
one foot, or two feet and one hand in contact with step
grab rails and handles at all times.
- Do not perform any service operation on the machine
with a person seated in the operator's compartment,
unless he is an authorized operator co-operating in the
operation to be performed.
- Keep operator's compartment, stepping points, grab rails
and handles clear of foreign objects, oil, grease, mud
or snow accumulation to minimize the danger of slip-
ping or stumbling.
Clean mud or grease from shoes before attempting to
mount or operate the machine.
- Keep shoes free of mud or grease before climbing or
driving the machine.
- Never attempt to operate the machine or its tools from
any position other than seated in the operator's seat.
- When maintenance operations require moving hydrau-
lically operated attachments by means of machine's
hydraulic system remember that all maneuvers must
be made only when seated in the operator's seat. Be-
fore starting machine or moving attachment or tools, set
brakes , sound horn and call for an all clear. Raise at-
tachment slowly.
- Always block booms or parts of the machine which must
be raised to perform interventions under them with ex-
ternal devices. Do not allow persons to move into the
vicinities nor standing under equipment not being
blocked. Unless you are totally sure about your safety,
avoid staying under raised equipment, even in case it
is blocked.
- Do not place the body, limbs or fingers into sharp articu-
lation uncontrolled openings of the machine and with-
out proper protections, unless they are blocked in a
safe manner.
- Never perform interventions with engine running, ex-
cept as called for in a Manual. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewellery near moving parts.
- When servicing or maintenance require access to ar-
eas that cannot be reached from the ground, use a lad-
der or step platform that meet local and national regula-
tions, to reach the service point. If such ladder or plat-
form are not available, use the machine hand holds
and steps as provided. Perform all service or mainte-
nance carefully.
- Shop and/or field service platforms or ladders must be
constructed and maintained in accordance with local
and national regulations.
- Disconnect batteries and tag all controls according to
current regulations to warn that work is in progress. Block
machine and all attachments that must be raised ac-
cording to current regulations.
Due to the presence of flammable fluids, never check
or fill fuel tanks, batteries, nor use starting fluid near
lighted smoking materials or open flames.
- BRAKES ARE INOPERATIVE when manually released
for servicing. Provisions must be made to maintain con-
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