CHAPTER 2 - SAFETY AND SAFETY DECALS
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Issued 9-06 Bur 87538948NA
• Do not operate the machine if you do not feel well.
This can be dangerous for you and for the people
around you.
• You must make a judgment if weather, road, or
earth conditions will permit safe operation on a hill,
ramp, or rough ground.
• Stay away from hazardous areas such as ditches,
overhangs, etc. Walk around the work area before
you start and look for hazards.
• Be alert and always know the location of all
workers in your area. Keep all other persons
completely away from your machine. Injury or
death can result if you do not follow these
instructions.
• Develop fluid and smooth operating techniques
and maintain the surface condition where the
machine travels in order to control vibration
transfer to the operator.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
• Do not attempt repairs unless trained. Refer to
manuals and experienced repair personnel for
help.
• Never make repairs on pressurized components,
fluid, gas or mechanical until the pressure has
been relieved according to proper service
procedures in the service manual.
• Before you service the machine, put a DO NOT
OPERATE TAG on the key switch. Make sure that
the machine is clearly “tagged out”.
• Wear protective glasses and other required safety
equipment when servicing or repairing the
machine.
• Wear gloves to protect hands when handling
cable.
• Disconnect the battery before working on the
electrical system. Know the consequences of
disconnecting any electronic or computer devices.
• Avoid lubrication or mechanical adjustments with
the machine in motion or the engine operating. If
the engine must be in operation to make certain
adjustments, place the transmission in neutral,
apply the parking device, place the equipment in a
safe position, securely block the wheels and use
extreme caution.
• Securely block the machine or any component
that may fall before working on the machine or
component. If possible, use a back up or
secondary blocking device, also.
• To prevent unexpected movement, securely block
working elements when repairing or changing
working tool parts such as cutting edges.
• Use extreme caution when removing radiator
caps, drain plugs, grease fittings or pressure taps.
Park the machine and let it cool down before
opening a pressurized tank.
• Release all pressure before working on systems
which have an accumulator.
• Use a piece of cardboard, newspaper, or wood to
check for pressurized leaks to prevent fluid
penetrating the skin. Pressurize accumulators with
the proper gas according to manufacturers.
recommendations.
• When inflating tires, use a self-attaching inflation
chuck with remote shutoff and stand clear of the
tire. Position yourself beside the tire and not
beside the rim.
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