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Safety instructions for maintenance
200 Series
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS REMEMBER SAFETY DURING MAINTENANCE
DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICE OPERATION WHEN THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING
USE THE SERVICE SUPPORT ON THE BOOM CYLINDER
DO NOT GO UNDER UNSUPPORTED BOOM
DO NOT SMOKE DURING SERVICE OPERATIONS
BEWARE POSSIBLE HIGH PRESSURE IN HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERY
- BATTERY CONTAINS CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
- AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR CLOTHES. IF ELECTROLYTE GETS
ON YOUR SKIN OR CLOTHES, FLUSH WITH A LOT OF WATER.
- IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH WITH A LOT OF WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND CALL A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
- WHEN CHARGING THE BATTERY GIVES OFF POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE
GASES DO NOT SMOKE WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERY.
- IN ORDER TO AVOID SPARK EMISSIONS ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
NEGATIVE (-) CABLE FIRST AND CONNECT IT LAST.
- BEFORE CONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLES MAKE SURE THAT THE
POLARITY IS CORRECT: FAULTY CONNECTION WILL SERIOUSLY
DAMAGE THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE.
TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING
Following safety devices are located under the
operator seat:
1. Frame lock:
The frame of the loader can be
locked with the red frame lock.
2. Seat locking rod:
Keeps the seat in upright
position when working in the engine
compartment.
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3. Lifting hook:
Must be installed in the floor plate
when lifting the loader. Lifting sling must be conducted
through the steering wheel. Attach a slotted bar under
the canopy, which supports the sling at a distance at
least 87 cm wide (make sure the sling is strong enough).
This protects the canopy from damaging.
4. Battery disconnect switch:
Switches off the
power supply from battery.