SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
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TD-25M EXTRA DRESSTA
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Batteries give off a highly inflammable gas. Never allow sparks or open flame near the batteries.
A fire or explosion could occur. Do not charge batteries in a closed area. Provide proper ventilation
to guard against accidental explosion of an accumulation of the explosive gas given off in the
charging process. When installing batteries be sure the electrical master switch is locked in the
OFF position. Be sure to connect the positive cable to the positive terminal and the negative
(ground) cable to the negative terminal.
Ether starting fluid is flammable. Follow the precautions printed on the container. An explosion can
result if sparks or flame contact the ether in the container or if the container is stored in an area in
which the temperature exceeds 70 [°C]. Observe the following precautions:
1. Follow the correct method for starting the engine. Refer to Section 4, "STARTING THE
ENGINE" in OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
2. Do not use the ether injector when the ambient temperature is above freezing.
3. For your own personal safety, always remove the ether container when welding, grinding or
fusing a torch on the machine.
4. Do not let ether come in contact with your skin, as it can cause localized freezing.
5. Do not breathe the hazardous ether vapor.
6. Keep the fluid container out of the reach of children.
7. Never puncture the fluid container or put it into a fire. Dispose of empty container as per
attached instruction to the container.
8. Do not store fluid containers in the operator's compartment.
Never mix gasoline, gasohol or alcohol with diesel fuel. This creates an extreme fire or explosion
hazard, which could result in personal injury or death.
Do not use bleach, color dye or solvents on the seat belt webbing. This may cause a severe loss of
tensile strength. This could cause the webbing to break resulting in personal injury. It is
recommended that the seat belt be cleaned only with warm water and mild detergent.
5. WHEN PARKING
If parking on or near traffic lanes cannot be avoided, provide appropriate flags, barriers, flares and
warning signals. Also provide advance-warning signals in the traffic lane for approaching traffic.
Park the machine in a non-operating and non-traffic area. Park machine on level ground whenever
possible. If you must park on a slope, park at right angles to the slope. Apply and lock the brake
pedal.
Never leave the machine unattended with the engine running.
When leaving the machine unattended, slowly lower the hydraulic equipment to the ground and
place drive train neutral lock lever in locked position, shut off the engine, apply and lock the parking
brake. Relieve any pressure in the hydraulic system by moving the controls in all directions. Turn
off the electrical system master switch. Take the keys out both from the electrical system master
switch and the starter switch. Always lock up machine when leaving it unattended, including any
anti-vandalism attachments.
Do not jump off the machine.
When operating in bad weather and storm lightening is nearby, dismount and seek shelter away
from the machine. Lightening will be attracted to the machine and can cause serious injury or
death.
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