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2 - SAFETY INFORMATION

Parking the machine

When parking the machine, proceed as follows:

1. Position the machine on flat, level ground, away from

soft ground, excavations or poorly shored cavities.

2. Place the upperstructure and the attachment in line

with the undercarriage, retract the attachment and dig
the bucket into the ground.

3. Lower the dozer blade (if equipped) until it rests on the

ground.

4. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.

5. You must place the function cancellation lever in the

central position (safety bar in inward position) before
leaving the operator’s compartment.

6. Lock the cab door.

7. Make sure that the hoods and doors are properly

latched.

8. Check that no part of the machine is encroaching on

the highway. If this cannot be avoided, install the nec-
essary regulation signalling equipment.

Maintenance and adjustments

• Do not try to service this machine unless you have

first read and perfectly understood the safety messages
and instructions featuring in this manual.

• When carrying out service work always wear suitable

dress. Avoid loose-fitting clothing.

• Release pressure completely in the hydraulic system

before disconnecting the hydraulic piping. Hydraulic oil
escaping under pressure can cause serious injury.

• Before doing maintenance work on the machine, shut

down the engine and allow it to cool down. Otherwise,
you could be burned.

• Before commencing any work on the machine, place a

"Do not operate" tag on the right-hand control arm.

• Always wear eye protection when using a tool that

might project metal particles. Use a hammer with a
soft face, such as copper, for installing pins.

• Badly carried out maintenance or adjustments can

cause serious injuries.

If you do not understand a

servicing or adjustment procedure, consult your CASE
CONSTRUCTION Dealer.

• If the attachment is raised or if the machine moves with-

out an operator, serious injury can result. Before car-
rying out maintenance on this machine, proceed as fol-
lows:
Park the machine on flat, level ground.
Lower the attachment until it is resting on the ground.
Lower the dozer blade (if equipped) until it rests on the
ground.
Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
Lock the tracks to prevent any machine movement.

• Any unauthorized modifications made to this ma-

chine can cause serious injury.

Do not undertake

any modifications without first consulting your CASE
CONSTRUCTION Dealer.

Any modifications made

must be in conformity with the technical specifications
of the machine and any current safety legislation re-
quirements.

• Certain components of the machine are subject to

type approval.

When replacing such components,

it is mandatory to make sure that they conform to

regulations.

For safety's sake, use genuine CASE

CONSTRUCTION parts.

• Pressurized hydraulic fluid or grease which penetrates

the skin can cause serious injury.

Take the neces-

sary safety precautions (safety clothing and protection
for face and hands) to avoid such risks. Also, before
using these products, read the manufacturer's instruc-
tions concerning their use. If hydraulic fluid penetrates
the skin, call a doctor immediately.

• Coolant solution is toxic.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Antidote:
External:

rinse thoroughly with water and remove

soiled clothes.
Internal: do not induce vomiting. Rinse the mouth out
with water. Seek medical advice.
Eyes: rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical
advice.

• The pressure in the track tension cylinders is high. Fol-

low the procedure described in this manual carefully for
increasing or reducing track tension.

• When carrying out a welding operation on the undercar-

riage or upperstructure carriage as authorized by the
manufacturer and in accordance with his instructions,
disconnect the batteries, disconnect the alternator B+
and D+ terminal wires and connect the welding appa-
ratus earth cable to the component on which the weld-
ing operation is to be performed. Never connect the
welding apparatus to the undercarriage when welding
on the upperstructure (or vice-versa). Never connect
the welding apparatus earth to a component of the hy-
draulic system.

• When using compressed air, take the necessary pre-

cautions to protect your face.

• Clean the machine regularly. Accumulations of grease,

dirt and debris can cause injuries or damage the ma-
chine.

• Periodically inspect the fastening of the main compo-

nents, as part of the machine maintenance programme:
counterweight, turntable bearing and operator's com-
partment. In the event of problems, consult your CASE
CONSTRUCTION Dealer.

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