INTRODUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Lower the blade before making hydraulic adjustments. To prevent personal injury, be sure personnel are not standing
in the way of the blade when it is being lowered. Never allow anyone to walk under or be near unblocked raised
equipment. Provide proper ventilation when operating in a closed building to avoid danger of exhaust gases. Exhaust
gases are dangerous and can cause unconsciousness and death. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure from a very
small hole can be almost invisible, yet have sufficient force to penetrate the skin. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to
search for suspected leaks. Do not use hands. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Serious infection or
reaction can occur if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately.
When welding, wear proper protective equipment such as a helmet, dark safety glasses, protective glasses near
welding. Do not look at arc without proper eye protection.
Wear proper protective equipment such as goggles or safety glasses with side shields, hard hat, safety shoes and heavy
gloves when metal or other particles are apt to fly or fall. Many of the machine's parts are hardened and can chip.
Lift and handle all heavy parts with a lifting device of proper capacity. Be sure parts are secured by proper slings and
hooks. Use lifting eyes if provided. Warn people in the area to stand clear.
When using compressed air for cleaning parts, wear goggles or safety glasses with side shields. Use a nozzle which
limits the pressure to 207 kPa (30 psi).
Do not use an open flame to check for leaks or fluid levels anywhere around the machine. Keep work area clean and
dry. Remove oil and water spills immediately. Do not pile up oily or greasy rags. They are a fire hazard. Store them in
an approved, closed metal container.
Use a soft iron or nonferrous hammer to install or remove ripper teeth. It is dangerous to hammer on the teeth. Wear
safety glasses with side shields or goggles to reduce the chances of injury.
Batteries give off a highly flammable 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 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 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 120EF (49EC).
Observe the following precautions:
1. Follow correct method for starting the engine. Refer to the OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 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 using 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 properly.
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 a mild detergent.
SHUTDOWN
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
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