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IV. MAINTENANCE
1. Before servicing the machine, turn
off engine and allow all moving
parts to stop. To prevent accidental
starting, disconnect battery cables.
Tag the engine operating area to
show that the machine is being
serviced. Use lockout/tagout
procedure (Occupational Health
and Safety Administration (OSHA)
29 CFR 1910.147).
2. Certain
hydroseeding
amendments,
when combined
with or without
the addition of
water or heat or
the element of
time, may react
causing harmful
or deadly gasses.
Consult your material suppliers regarding reactivity
information. The slurry tank must be flushed and
drained after each day of operation.
3. Your slurry tank may be considered a confined
space by OSHA under 29 CFR 1910.146. Before
entering any confined space, your company must
develop a procedure for safe entry. Make sure your
company’s plan meets all the requirements of
29 CFR 1910.146, or local legal requirement,
including the following:
a) Drain, flush, and ventilate tank interior.
b) Turn off engine, disconnect
battery cables, and perform
lockout/tagout procedures
(29 CFR 1910.147).
c) Provide continuous ventilation or proper
breathing apparatus.
d) If tank must be entered, personnel entering the
tank must be tethered to a lifeline.
e) Provide a stand-by individual outside of tank
who is able to communicate with person inside
and haul him out with the lifeline if necessary.
4. Before loosening any clamps or
opening any valves, determine if
material in the line is hot by feeling
the pipe. Do NOT allow material
to come in contact with personnel.
Severe bodily injury could result.
5. On trailer mounted units, perform
general maintenance such as
checking the safety chains, hitch
and hitch bolts, tires, and brakes.
Repair or replace if worn or
broken. Never operate machine
on improperly inflated or damaged
tires. Always use a safety cage or cable restraints
when inflating a repaired tire.
6. Battery maintenance: Lead-acid
batteries contain sulfuric acid,
which will damage eyes or skin
on contact. Always wear a face
shield to avoid getting acid in the
eyes. If acid contacts the eyes,
flush immediately with clean water
and get medical attention. Wear rubber gloves and
protective clothing to keep acid off skin. Lead-acid
batteries produce flammable and explosive gasses.
Keep arcs, sparks, flames, and lighted tobacco
away.
7. Filling of fuel: Never fill the tank with the engine
running, while smoking, or when near an open
flame. Never smoke while handling fuel or working
on the fuel system. The fumes in an empty fuel
container are explosive. Never cut or weld on fuel
lines, tanks, or containers. Move at least 10 ft. (3 m)
away from fueling point before starting engine.
Wipe off any spilled fuel and let dry before starting
engine.
IMPORTANT:
Be careful not to allow fuel, lubricant
or hydraulic fluid to penetrate into the ground or
be discharged into the water system. Collect all
fluids and dispose of them in accordance with local
municipal regulations.
8. It is recommended that only authorized, genuine
FINN replacement parts be used on the machine.
9. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the
skin or eyes and cause injury, blindness, or death.
Pressure may build up in the hydraulic system; use
caution when removing the cap.
10. Make certain that all decals on the machine are
maintained in good legible condition. Replacement
decals are available through FINN Corporation. See
current set of safety decals section for the decals
mounted on the unit. See the Parts Section of this
manual for the location and quantity of all decals on
this unit.