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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Pressure fluid escaping from a very small hole can be
almost invisible and still have sufficient force to pene-
trate the skin. Always check any suspected pressure
leaks using a piece of cardboard or wood. Do not use
hands. If injured by escaping fluid, obtain medical at-
tention immediately. If proper medication is not car-
ried out immediately serious infection or reaction may
develop.
Stop the engine and ensure pressure is relieved from
all systems before removing side panels, housings,
guards and covers. See the Operation and Mainte-
nance Instruction Manual.
Always use gauges of adequate capacity for pressure
testing. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance In-
struction Manual or Repair Manual.
ATTACHMENTS
Always keep head, body, limbs, feet, hands, and fin-
gers away from the bucket and attachments, when in
the raised position.
Prior to any maintenance or repair work, install all
supports necessary to this aim according to local and
national safety regulations.
In case the attachment is to be operated for mainte-
nance or repair purposes, do so exclusively while sit-
ting in the driver’s seat. Sound the horn before start-
ing the machine or moving the attachment. Require
that nobody remain near the machine. Raise the at-
tachment slowly.
Do not use the machine to transport loose objects,
unless proper securing devices are provided.
TYRES AND WHEELS
Always check that inflating pressure of tyres corrre-
sponds to the prescribed value suggested by Manu-
facturer and check periodically its integrity.
If the inflating pressure of tyres has to be changed,
carry out this operation keeping at a safety distance.
The tyres inflating pressure has always to be ckecked with
no load and in cold conditions. Never use reconditioned
discs wheel as eventual weldings, heat treatments or bra-
zings not executed correctly can weaken the wheels and
be therefore cause of successive damages or faults.
Do not perform torch cutting or welding operations on
rims with tyres installed. The spare tyre should be in-
flated only as far as needed to hold the ring parts to-
gether: remember that when not installed on the disc,
a tyre inflated to maximum pressure can explode.
When working on tyres, lock previously all wheels
front and back ones. After lifting machine with hydrau-
lic jack, prevent its falling down inserting supports ac-
cording to the safety regulations in force.
Deflate the tyres before removing them.
Before extracting possible foreign bodies jammed in
the tread, it is necessary to deflate tyres.
Do not inflate tyres with flammable gas: they may
cause explosions and serious personal injuries.
At the end of work shifts check for loose screws and/
or rims mounting brackets, if necessary carry out
their tightening according to the instruction given in
this issue.
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