BARKO LOADERS 295, Service Manual

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295 AC
800-00158
SAFETY SUMMARY
Failure to follow safety precautions in this manual can result in death, severe personal injury and/or property damage.
Carefully read safety precautions below and within this manual. Heed all decals on machine.
DANGER
- Indicates an immediate hazard which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
- Indicates a hazard or unsafe practice which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
- Indicates a hazard or unsafe practice which could result in minor personal injury or property
damage.
DANGER
Never let anyone in or near pivot area of an
articulated machine.
WARNING
Combustible and flammable fluids can cause
death or severe injury. Do not smoke or permit
open flames near fuels or hydraulic fluids. Do not
fill the tanks to capacity - allow room for fluid
expansion. Do not remove the fuel cap or refuel
while engine is hot, running or without proper
ventilation. Never use fuel for cleaning purposes.
Clean up any fluid spills immediately.
WARNING
An unstable machine can cause death, severe
injury, or property damage. Do not operate
machine without lowering stabilizers on firm,
level ground.
WARNING
Be extra careful when traveling on a slope, near
ditches, congested areas or over rough ground.
The danger of tipping is always present. Know
your machine's capabilities.
WARNING
Always lower boom to ground and shut down
engine before leaving cab. If necessary to work
on machine with lifted boom, securely support
machine and attachment.
DANGER
Never approach power lines with any part of the
machine. Current in a high voltage line may arc
some distance to jump from the wire to a nearby
"ground". KEEP WELL CLEAR!
DANGER
Do not operate machine during electrical storms.