CHAPTER 2 - SAFETY, DECALS, AND HAND SIGNALS
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6-34630NA Issued 10-02 Bur
· 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.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
· Do not attempt repairs unless trained. Refer to
manuals and experienced repair personnel for
help.
· Before you service the machine, put a Do Not
Operate tag on the key switch. The Do Not
Operate tag is included with your new machine.
Addition tags, part number 321-4614 are available
from your Case dealer.
321-4614
Figure 4
· 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.
· Never make repairs on pressurized components,
fluid, gas or mechanical until the pressure has
been relieved according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
· 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.
· When absolutely necessary to tow the machine,
do not exceed the recommended towing speed. Be
sure the towing machine has sufficient braking
capacity to stop the towed load. If the towed
machine cannot be braked, a towbar must be used
or two towing machines must be used. - one in
front pulling and one in the rear to act as a brake.
Avoid towing over long distances.
· Observe proper maintenance procedures.
· Whenever servicing or replacing hardened pins,
etc, use a brass drift or other suitable material
between the hammer and pin. Alt: Use a brass
hammer, drift or suitable material on the pin, etc.
· Keep the brakes and steering systems in good
operating condition.
· Replace all missing, illegible or damaged safety
signs. Keep all safety signs clean.
FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
· Do not smoke or permit open flames while fueling
or near fueling operations.
· Never remove the fuel cap or refuel gasoline
engine powered machines with the engine running
or hot. Never allow fuel to spill on hot machine
components. Never allow fuel to spill on the
environment.
· To avoid spilling fuel maintain control of the fuel
filler nozzle when filling the tank.
· Do not fill the fuel tank completely to the top. Allow
room for expansion.
· Clean up spilled fuel immediately and dispose of
contaminated material in an environmentally
correct manner.
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