Case CX145C SR, Operator'S Manual

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2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using the machine
• Avoid loose fitting clothing, loose or uncovered long
hair, jewelry or any other items which could get caught
up in machinery.
• Different types of job will require different types of pro-
tective equipment. Items such as hard hats, safety
shoes, heavy gloves, reflector type jackets, respirators,
ear protection and eye protection may be required. Be-
fore starting a job, determine what protective equip-
ment will be necessary. Use this equipment at all times.
• Do not attempt to operate this machine unless you have
first read and perfectly understood the safety messages
and instructions appearing in this manual.
• Operating the machine requires full attention and care
on the part of the operator can avoid accidents. Get
to know the machine's possibilities and limitations and
the working space required. There are areas of poor
visibility in the working range of the machine. Have
someone guide you for all areas where visibility is not
perfect.
• Grease, oil, mud or (in winter) ice on the steps and
access handles can cause accidents. Make sure they
are kept clean at all times.
• Every day, inspect the machine to detect any signs of
hydraulic fluid leakage. Tighten the connections or re-
place any defective components as necessary.
• Remove any obstructions which hinder visibility. Keep
the windshield, rear view mirror and windows clean at
all times.
• Make sure the windshield wiper works correctly.
• Make sure you are perfectly familiar with hand signals
in daily use on the worksite to be able to obtain help
with tight maneuvers or when carrying out operations
where visibility is poor.
• Before undertaking any travel or working operations
during hours of darkness, make sure the lighting and
signalling equipment is fully operative.
• Before any travel operation, make sure that the doors
and hoods are properly latched.
• Check that no tools or other items have been left on the
machine (be it on the undercarriage or the upperstruc-
ture) or in the operator's compartment.
• The operator must be alone on the machine at all times.
Do not allow anyone to stand on or around the machine.
• To get in or out of the cab, it is imperative that the up-
perstructure frame is in line with the undercarriage.
• When alighting from or getting into the operator's com-
partment, always face the machine and use the steps
and access handles.
• Be sure you know the position and function of each
control. Incorrect operation of the controls can cause
serious injuries.
• Check all controls and safety devices in a safe, open
area before starting work.
• Keep away from dangerous areas such as ditches,
overhangs, rocky areas, etc. Make a survey of the
work-site and determine the possible dangers before
using the machine.
• Before parking the machine, make sure that the ground
is stable. Plan the worksite so that the ground is flat,
hard and level.
• Before moving the machine to work in a new area, walk
around to determine all possible causes of accidents
there. Holes, obstacles, debris and other danger risks
in the working area can cause serious injury.
• Be ready to meet emergencies. Always carry a first aid
kit and if possible, fire extinguisher (not supplied) within
easy reach on board. Make sure the fire extinguisher
is regularly serviced in conformance with the manufac-
turer's instructions.
• Check the fastening of the main components: counter-
weight, turntable bearing and operator's compartment.
In the event of problems, consult your CASE CON-
STRUCTION Dealer.
• Make sure you understand the symbols used on the
machine safety decals. Keep the decals clean so that
they are perfectly legible at all times.
• Work out a means of convenient escape from the ma-
chine (emergency exit via the windshield or the rear
window glass) in the event of the machine turning over
or tipping over or the cab door being jammed.
• Make sure you are perfectly familiar with traffic regu-
lations and special safety equipment requirements be-
fore transporting this machine on a public highway.
• When loading trucks, never swing the load over the
truck cab.
• Before undertaking any travel on the job site, make sure
the itinerary to be followed is completely safe. If bridges
are to be crossed, make sure they are perfectly capable
of supporting the weight of the machine.
• Always steer around large obstacles such as boulders,
big trees, etc.
Quick coupler (optional)
• It is mandatory for the switch to be in the locked position
when operating the machine.
• Every day, check that the locking bar functions correctly
and that it is not fouled by foreign matter. Clean the
locking system if necessary.
• If you are obliged to use the quick coupler with buckets
not manufactured by CASE CONSTRUCTION, make
sure the diameter of the pins and the width between
the bucket lugs meet the dimensions needed to fit the
quick coupler (pins, washers, bushings, etc.). Consult
your CASE CONSTRUCTION Dealer.
Operating the machine
• When working on a public highway, use standard traf-
fic signs and take into consideration the working range
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