Safety
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Lubrication and Servicing
• Do not allow unauthorized personnel to service or maintain this
machine. Study this operations manual and the maintenance
manual before starting, operating or servicing this machine.
Always follow procedures and safety precautions detailed
throughout the maintenance manual.
• Always attach a 'DO NOT OPERATE' or similar warning sign to
the ignition switch or a prominent control before cleaning,
lubricating or servicing the machine.
• Never allow anyone to work on the machine while it is moving.
Make sure there is no one on the machine before working on it.
• Do not work under or near an unblocked or unsupported body.
Always use the body safety prop. The body safety prop must only
be used when the body is empty.
• Do not work under or near any unblocked or unsupported linkage,
part or machine.
• Always install the steering lock bar before making adjustments or
servicing the machine with the engine running. Refer to 'General'
safety section.
• Always shut down the machine according to the procedure under
'Stopping The Engine', described in Section 4 and turn off the
master switch before cleaning, lubricating or servicing the
machine except as called for in this operations manual or the
maintenance manual.
• Always relieve pressure before servicing any pressurised system.
Follow the procedures and safety precautions detailed in the
relevant maintenance manual section.
• When changing oil in the engine, transmission and hydraulic
systems, or removing hydraulic lines, remember that the oil may
be hot and can cause burns to unprotected skin.
• When working on or around exhaust components, remember that
the components may be hot and can cause burns to unprotected
skin.
• Always deflate the tyre before attempting to remove any
embedded objects or removing the tyre and rim assembly from
the machine.