GENERAL
SAFETY
PROCEDURES
HYDRAULIC
SAFETY
~WARNING
Hot
hydraulic oil
can
cause severe burns. DO NOT
work
on
the hydraulic system
if
the oil temperature exceeds
120 degrees
F.
(49 degrees C).
Before
ANYONE works
on
the hydraulic system:
1.
Lower the
boom
to
the horizontal position.
2.
Support the
boom
to avoid unintentional lowering.
3.
Shutdown the engine.
4.
Remove the key
from
the ignition.
5.
Clean the area around the oil reservoir cap (A).
FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE
ffi WARNING
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and
can
cause serious personal injury.
Use a piece
of
cardboard or paper to search for leaks.
A
DO
NOT use hands. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines,
be
sure to relieve all line pressure. Before applying pressure to the
system,
be
sure that all connections are tight. DO NOT apply
pressure to a damaged line, hose
or
fitting.
If
injured
by
escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Proper
medical treatment must be administered immediately. A serious
infection
or
reaction
can
result without proper medical
treatment.
SERVICE TIRES SAFELY
ffiWARNING
An
improperly mounted over-pressurized tire can result
in
tire
explosion causing possible personal injury.
An
inflation cage
or other safety device must
be
used during tire inflation.
DO NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you have the
proper
equipment and experience to perform the job.
If
you
do
not
have the proper qualifications to
perform
the
job
have
your
dealer
or
qualified repair service perform the repair.
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