Case 580SR, Service Manual

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4 SECTION 00 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Carefully follow specified repair and maintenance
procedures.
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Do not wear rings, wristwatches, jewels, unbut-
toned or flapping clothing such as: ties, torn
clothes, scarves, open jackets or shirts with open
zips which could get hold into moving parts.
We advise to use approved safety clothing such
as: anti-slipping footwear, gloves, safety goggles,
helmets, etc.
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Never carry out any repair on the machine if some-
one is sitting on the operator’s seat, except if they are
certified operators to assist in the operation to be car-
ried out.
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Never operate the machine or use attachments
from a place other than sitting at the operator’s
seat.
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Never carry out any operation on the machine
when the engine is running, except when specifi-
cally indicated.
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Stop the engine and ensure that all pressure is re-
lieved from hydraulic circuits before removing
caps, covers, valves, etc.
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All repair and maintenance operations should be
carried out with the greatest care and attention.
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Service stairs and platforms used in a workshop or
in the field should be built in compliance with the
safety rules in force.
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Disconnect the batteries and label all controls to
warn that the Machine is being serviced. Block the
machine and all equipment which should be
raised.
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Never check or fill fuel tanks and accumulator batter-
ies, nor use starting liquid if you are smoking or near
open flames as such fluids are flammable.
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Brakes are inoperative when they are manually re-
leased for maintenance purposes. In such cases,
the machine should be kept constantly under con-
trol using blocks or similar devices.
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The fuel filling gun should remain always in contact
with the filler neck.
Maintain this contact until the fuel stops flowing
into the tank to avoid possible sparks due to static
electricity buildup.
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Use exclusively specified towing points for towing
the machine. Connect parts carefully. Ensure that
foreseen pins and/or locks are steadily fixed before
applying traction.
Do not stop near towing bars, cables or chains
working under load.
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To transfer a failed machine, use a trailer or a low
loading platform trolley if available.
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To load and unload the machine from the transpor-
tation mean, select a flat area providing a firm sup-
port to the trailer or truck wheels. Firmly tie the
machine to the truck or trailer platform and block
wheels as required by the forwarder.
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For electrical heaters, battery-chargers and similar
equipment use exclusive auxiliary power supplies
with a efficient ground to avoid electrical shock
hazard.
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Always use lifting equipment and similar of appro-
priate capacity to lift or move heavy components.
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Pay special attention to bystanders.
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Never pour gasoline or diesel oil into open, wide
and low containers.
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Never use gasoline, diesel oil or other flammable
liquids as cleaning agents. Use non-flammable
non-toxic proprietary solvents.
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Wear protection goggles with side guards when
cleaning parts using compressed air.
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Do not exceed a pressure of 2.1 bar, in accordance
with local regulations.
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Do not run the engine in a closed building without
proper ventilation.
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Do not smoke, use open flames, cause sparks in
the nearby area when filling fuel or handling highly
flammable liquids.
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Do not use flames as light sources when working
on a machine or checking for leaks.
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Move with caution when working under a Machine,
and also on or near a Machine. Wear proper safety
accessories:
helmets, goggles and special footwear.
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During checks which should be carried out with the
engine running, ask an assistant to sit at the oper-
ator’s seat and keep the service technician under
visual control at any moment. In case of operations
outside the workshop, drive the machine to a flat
area and block it. If working on an incline cannot be
avoided, first block the Machine carefully. Move it
to a flat area as soon as possible with a certain ex-
tent of safety.
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Ruined or plied cables and chains are unreliable.
Do not use them for lifting or trailing. Always han-
dle them wearing gloves of proper thickness.
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Chains should always be safely fastened. Ensure
that fastening device is strong enough to hold the
load foreseen. No persons should stop near the
fastening point, trailing chains or cables.
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The working area should be always kept CLEAN
and DRY. Immediately clean any spillage of water
or oil.
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Do not pile up grease or oil soaked rags: they consti-
tute a great fire hazard. Always place them into a met-
al container. Before starting the Machine or its
attachments, check, adjust and block the operator’s
seat. Also ensure that there are no persons within the
Machine or attachment operating range.
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Do not keep in your pockets any object which might fall
unobserved into the Machine’s inner compartments.
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