VII
SAFETY RULES
trol of the machine by blocking or other means.
- The fuel filling nose must be kept constantly inside the
filling neck. Keep this contact from the beginning to the
end of the fuelling operation to avoid the possibility that
sparks due to static electricity are generated.
- Use only designated towing or attaching points. Use
care in making attachments. Make sure pins and/or locks
are secure before pulling. Stay clear of drawbars, ca-
bles or chains under load.
- To move a disabled machine, use a trailer or a low-boy,
if available. In case towing is needed , use all neces-
sary 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 quali-
fied, 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.
- KEEP HANDS AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING
PARTS.
- For field service, move machine to level ground, if pos-
sible, 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 possi-
ble.
- 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.
- Be sure chains and cables are anchored and the an-
chor 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.
- 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 venti-
lated place, secure against unauthorized 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
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