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General Safety Practices
injury, use a hoist when lifting components which weigh 50 lbs. (23 kg.) or
more. Make sure all chains, hooks, slings, etc. are in good condition and
are of the correct capacity. Be sure hooks are positioned correctly. Lifting
eyes are not to be side loaded during a lifting operation
• Always use tools that are in good condition and be sure you understand how
to use them before performing any service work.
• Reinstall all fasteners with same part number. Do not use a lesser quality
fastener if replacements are necessary. Do not mix metric fasteners with
standard nuts and bolts.
• If possible, make all repairs with the machine parked on a level, hard surface.
• Repairs which require welding should be performed only with the benet
of the appropriate information and by personnel adequately trained and
knowledgeable in welding procedures.
• Determine type of metal being welded and select correct welding procedure
and electrodes, rods or wire to provide a weld metal strength equivalent at
least to that of parent metal.
• Be sure all protective devices including guards and shields are properly
installed and functioning correctly before starting a repair. If a guard or shield
must be removed to perform the repair work, use extra caution.
• Loose or damaged fuel, lubricant and hydraulic lines, tubes and hoses can
cause res.
• Do not bend or strike high pressure lines or install ones which have been bent
or damaged. Inspect lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not check for leaks
with your hands. Pinhole (very small) leaks can result in a high velocity oil
stream that will be invisible close to the hose. This oil can penetrate the skin
and cause personal injury. Use cardboard or paper to locate pinhole leaks.
• Tighten connections to the correct torque. Relieve all pressure in oil or
water systems before any lines, ttings or related items are disconnected or
removed. Always make sure all raised components are blocked correctly and
be alert for possible pressure when disconnecting any device from a system
that utilizes pressure.
• Do not operate a machine if any rotating part is damaged or contacts any
other part during operation.
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