Case CX130, Manual, Page: 7 / 262

GENERAL INFORMATION
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CASE TRAINING CENTER
AUGUST 2000
WARNING: Use insulated gloves or mittens
when working with hot parts.
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WARNING: Lower all attachments to the
ground or use stands to safely support the
attachments before you do any maintenance
or service.
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WARNING: Pin sized and smaller streams
of hydraulic oil under pressure can pene-
trate the skin and result in serious infection.
If hydraulic oil under pressure does pene-
trate the skin, seek medical treatment imme-
diately. Maintain all hoses and tubes in good
condition. Make sure all connections are
tight. Make a replacement of any tube or
hose that is damaged or thought to be
damaged. DO NOT use your hand to check
for leaks, use a piece of cardboard or wood.
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WARNING: When removing hardened pins
such as a pivot pin, or a hardened shaft, use
a soft head (brass or bronze) hammer or
use a driver made from brass or bronze and
a steel head hammer.
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WARNING: When using a hammer to
remove and install pivot pins or separate
parts using compressed air or using a grin-
der, wear eye protection that completely
encloses the eyes (approved goggles or
other approved eye protectors).
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WARNING: Use suitable floor (service)
jacks or chain hoist to raise wheels or tracks
off the floor. Always block machine in place
with suitable safety stands.
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WARNING: When servicing or repairing the
machine, keep the shop floor and operator’s
compartment and steps free of oil, water,
grease, tools, etc. Use an oil absorbing
material and/or shop cloths as required. Use
safe practices at all times.
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WARNING: Some components of this
machine are very heavy. Use suitable lifting
equipment or additional help as instructed in
this Service Manual.
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WARNING: Engine exhaust fumes can
cause death. If it is necessary to start the
engine in a closed place, remove the
exhaust fumes from the area with an
exhaust pipe extension. Open the doors and
get outside air into the area.
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WARNING: When the battery electrolyte is
frozen, the battery can explode if (1), you try
to charge the battery, or (2), you try to jump
start and run the engine. To prevent the bat-
tery electrolyte from freezing, try to keep the
battery at full charge. If you do not follow
these instructions, you or others in the area
can be injured.
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