Alamo Industrial Great White M8000MD, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Section 1-14
M-8000MD 12/04
SAFETY
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2004
Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Use extreme caution when refueling the Snow Blower, fuel is highly
Combustible and explosive if not handled safely. Always follow these
precautions to reduce the dangers involved in refueling:
1. Completely shut down the Power unit and Auxiliary Engines before
refueling.
2. Do Not refuel while smoking or near an open flame.
3. Do Not store Equipment with fuel in the tank in a building where fumes
can reach an ignition source.
4. To prevent a fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge while
filling the tank, use a plastic
funnel. Avoid using a funnel that has a metal screen or filter.
5. Avoid spilling fuel. Fuel is expensive and can damage plastic and
painted surfaces. Clean up spilled
fuel immediately.
6. Store fuel and all oils at a site protected from moisture, dirt, and other
contaminants.
(SSB-29)
DANGER!
WARNING!
Before conducting maintenance on the Snow Blower stop the Power unit,
place the transmission in the park position and set the parking brake.
Turn the Power unit engine and the auxiliary engine off and remove the
keys and disable the remote engine starting system to prevent inadvert-
ent or accidental starting of the engines. Unexpected engine start up or
Power unit movement can result in serious bodily injuries or death.
(SSB-31)
Never attempt to repair, lubricate, adjust, clean, remove blockages,
obstructions or perform any other type of service to any Snow Blower
component while the Snow Blower is in motion or while the Auxiliary and/
or Power unit engine is running. Completely shut down the Snow Blower
and the Power unit and Auxiliary engines and wait for all motion to come
to a complete stop before servicing the Snow Blower or Power unit.
(SSB-26)
DANGER!
Escaping pressurized hydraulic oil generated by hydraulic pumps has
the potential to inflict serious injury and possible death. Never attempt
to repair a pump or hose or tighten a connection while the system is
pressurized. Always shut down the Power unit and Auxiliary engines and
relieve hydraulic oil pressure before performing any repairs to the
hydraulic system.
(SSB-27)
DANGER!
NEVER work on or near any engine component that has generated heat
until it has cooled down. Use extra caution around the exhaust manifold
near the water valve and the turbo charger manifold tubes. NEVER check
or replenish the fluid levels of the Power Unit and Auxiliary engine coolant
or hydraulic circuit oil levels until sufficient time has passed (up to 2 hours)
to allow the system to cool down. Contact with a hot engine component
or operating fluid may result in serious injury from burns, scalding and
possible death.
(SSB-28)
WARNING!