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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY
Be careful with oils under pressure
Pressure is maintained in the hydraulic circuit long after the
engine has been shut down.
• Do not fill with, dispose of fuel/oil, or perform the in-
spection
and maintenance until the internal pressure is
completely released.
• The hydraulic oil escaping from a small hole can be haz-
ar
dous if contacted. It is under high enough pressure to
penetrate the skin or eyes and cause serious injury. If
leak is suspected, protect your eyes and skin by wear-
ing
protective glasses and thick gloves to search for a
leak. Also use a paperboard or plywood to keep your
skin from oil spurting. If oil penetrates the skin, it must
be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this type of injury.
Release internal pressure before working on the
hydraulic system
Oil may spurt out if caps or filters are removed or pipes are
disconnected before releasing the pressure in the hydraulic
system.
• Gradually loosen the vent plug to release the internal
pressure of the hydraulic oil tank.
• Move all the control levers and pedals several times in all
directions to release the pressure from the circuit of the
working equipment (for link type controls).
• When removing plugs or screws, or when disconnect-
ing
hoses, stand to the side and loosen them slowly to
gradually release the internal pressure before removing.
Be careful with grease under pressure
In the track adjuster, the grease has been injected under
high pressure. If the tension is adjusted without following
the prescribed procedure, the grease discharge valve may
fly off, resulting in injury.
• Loosen the grease discharge valve slowly.
• Do not put your face, arms, legs or body in front of the
grease discharge valve.
Handling of the accumulator
Be sure to handle the high-pressure nitrogen gas enclosed
in the accumulator with care according to procedure. If
handled incorrectly, it could explode and cause serious in-
jury. Strictly observe the following pr
ecautions:
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not allow flame near it or throw it into a fire.
• Do not drill, weld or fuse.
• Do not subject it to physical shock such as hitting, rolling
or dropping.
• Before disposing of the unit, the sealed gas must be
drained. Contact your sales or service dealer for help
with this.
Disconnect the battery
Disconnect the wiring from the both terminals (+ and -) on
the battery before working on the electrical system or doing
electric welding. Otherwise, short-circuit and explosion of
the battery can result.
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