Case WX125, Service Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL NOTES
Read the Operation and Maintenance Instruction Man-
ual carefully before starting, operating, maintaining,
fuelling or servicing the machine.
Carefully read the explanation to each and all safety
signs in the special section of this Manual before
starting, operating, maintaining, fuelling or servicing
the machine.
Machine-mounted safety plates are colour coded yel-
low with black borders when they refer to points
where special
ATTENTION must be paid and failure
to observe them may cause a serious DANGER to
the integrity of machine operators.
They are white with red borders and black lettering
when they refer to a
FORBIDDEN practice.
It is fundamental that all machine operators know very
well the meaning of each safety plate as this consid-
erably decreases operating hazards and accidents.
Do not allow unauthorised personnel to operate or
service this machine.
Do not wear rings, wrist watches, jewellery, loose or
hanging garments, such as ties, torn clothing,
scarves, unbuttoned or unzipped jackets that can get
caught in moving parts. Wear certified safety clothes
such as: hard hat, no-slip footwear, heavy gloves, ear
protection, safety glasses, reflector vests, respirators
every time the job requires it.
Ask your employer about safety regulations in force
and protective equipment.
Always keep the operator’s compartment, step plates,
grab-rails and handles clean and clear of foreign ob-
jects, oil, grease, mud or snow to minimise the dan-
ger of slipping or stumbling. Remove mud or grease
from your shoes before operating the machine.
Do not jump on or off the machine. Always keep both
hands and one foot, or both feet and one hand in con-
tact with steps and/or grab rails.
Do not use controls or hoses as hand holds. Hoses
and controls are movable parts and do not provide
solid support. Besides, controls may be inadvertently
moved and cause unexpected movement of the ma-
chine or its attachments.
Never operate the machine or its attachments from
any position other than sitting in the driver’s seat.
Keep head, body, limbs, hands and feet inside the op-
erator’s compartment at all times to reduce exposure
to external hazards.
Be careful of possible slippery conditions of the steps
and hand rails as well as of the ground around the
machine. Wear protective boots or shoes with the
soles made of highly no-slip rubber.
Do not leave the machine until it has come to a com-
plete stop.
Always check height, width and weight limitations
which may be encountered in the working site and en-
sure the machine does not exceed them.
Assess exact paths of gas ducts, water mains, tele-
phone lines, sewers, overhead and underground elec-
tric lines and all other possible obstacles.
Such paths should be opportunely defined by compe-
tent Authorities. If necessary, require that the service is
interrupted or said installations are moved prior to
starting the work.
You must know the working capacity of the machine.
Define the rear superstructure swing area and provide
for opportune barriers to prevent access into it.
Never exceed machine lifting capacity.
Remain within the limits shown in the loading capacity
chart located on the machine.
START UP
Never start up or set in motion a failed machine.
Before getting on, walk around the machine
to in-
spect it. Before operating the machine, make sure
that any possible dangerous condition has been prop-
erly removed.
Before starting machine, check that steering and at-
tachment controls are in the neutral position and the
safety lever is in the LOCK position.
Immediately report any malfunction of parts or sys-
tems to the maintenance managers for proper action.
Prior to starting the engine, check, adjust and lock the
driver’s seat for maximum riding comfort and control
accessibility.
Prior to operating the machine and/or its attachments,
check that bystanders are outside the machine oper-
ating range. Sound horn.
Obey all hand signals, safety indications and signs.
Due to the presence of flammable fluids, never
check fuel level, refuel, charge the batteries or use
the starting fluid in the presence of smoking materi-
als, open flames or sparks.
Ensure that nobody is within the excavator operating
area before starting the machine, swinging the upper
structure or moving in any direction.
Adjust all rear-view mirrors for maximum visibility of
the area behind the machine.
Ensure that engine speed is appropriate to the job to
be carried out.
If any hydraulic control or system exhibits erratic per-
formance or responds abnormally, have the machine
checked for air in the system.
Air in these circuits may cause incorrect movements
with consequent accident hazard.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Instruction
Manual about corrective action to be taken.