SAFETY
General Precautions
working
in
severe conditions where
large
amounts of combustible debris
are
present. Engine exhaust systems
provide numerous small pockets where
flammable debris
can
gather.
Even
small
accumulations close to hot exhaust
components
can
ignite and smolder.
4. Clean out
all
accumulated debris (twigs,
pine needles, branches, bark, leaves,
saw dust, small wood chips)
and
any
other combustible materials from inside
the machine belly pans or lower machine
structures
as
well
as
from areas
in
proximity to the engine, fuel
and
hydraulic
oil systems no less frequently than at the
completion of each work shift.
5. Inspect the machine regularly for any
signs of diesel
fuel
or hydraulic system
leakage. Check for worn or damaged
fuel
or hydraulic lines before starting up any
equipment.
6. Clean up any grease, diesel
fuel,
hydraulic
and
lubricating
oil
accumulation
and
spillage immediately.
7. Steamcleantheengine,andbellypanareas
at least once a month or more frequently
when working
in
sever conditions where
large
amounts of combustible debris
are
present.
8.
Use
only nonflammable solutions for
cleaning the machine
and
components.
9. Inspect the exhaust system daily for any
signs of leakage. Check for worn, cracked,
broken or damaged pipes or muffler. Also
check for missing or damaged bolts or
clamps. Should
any
exhaust leaks or
defective parts be found, repairs must
be made immediately. Engine exhaust
leaks can cause fires.
Do
not operate
the machine until the exhaust leak
is
repaired.
10. During daily operation of the machine,
the occurrence of exhaust leaks
are
usually accompanied by a change or
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increase
in
engine exhaust noise levels.
These audible warnings cannot be
ignored. Should any exhaust leaks occur
during operation, the machine must be
shut down immediately and not put back
to work until the necessary repairs have
been completed.
11.
Before starting repair work, such
as
welding, the surrounding
area
should be
cleaned
and
a fire extinguisher should be
close by.
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.
Do
not
use
the machine
on
top of or to
push piles of burning timber. A machine
fire will likely result.
What to do to prepare for a machine
fire
• Prevent the fire from happening
in
the
first place by ensuring that
all
machine
systems are frequently inspected
and
always well maintained.
•
Ensure
that
any
hand held fire extinguishers
are
charged
and
in
working
order.
Fire
extinguishers require routine
care.
Follow
the manufacturer's instructions for
inspection
and
maintenance shown
on
the label of the fire extinguisher
and
in
the
extinguisher manufacturer's manual.
•
Ensure
that you follow
all
national, state
I provincial
and
local regulations dealing
with fire fighting
in
effect
in
your specific
geographic region.
•
Ensure
that
all
information necessary for
you to immediately contact
all
sources
of help
(local
fire department,
etc)
in
the
event of a fire emergency
is
recorded
and
readily available at
all
times.
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