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Maintenance Safety (cont'd)
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WARNING
Diesel Fuel
Diesel fuel is flammable; keep naked flames away from the
machine. Do not smoke while refuelling the machine or
working on the engine. Do not refuel with the engine
running. There could be a fire and injury if you do not follow
these precautions.
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WARNING
Oil
Oil is toxic. If you swallow any oil, do not induce vomiting,
seek medical advice. Used engine oil contains harmful
contaminants which can cause skin cancer. Do not handle
used engine oil more than necessary. Always use barrier
cream or wear gloves to prevent skin contact. Wash skin
contaminated with oil thoroughly in warm soapy water. Do
not use petrol, diesel fuel or paraffin to clean your skin.
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WARNING
Soft Ground
A machine can sink into soft ground. Never work under a
machine on soft ground.
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WARNING
Counterweights
Your machine may be fitted with counterweights. They are
extremely heavy. Do not attempt to remove them.
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WARNING
Tyres and Rims
Over-inflated or over-heated tyres can explode. Follow the
instructions in this manual for inflating the tyres. Do not weld
or cut rims. Get a tyre/wheel specialist to do any repair work.
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WARNING
Hot Coolant
The cooling system is pressurised when the engine is hot.
Hot coolant can spray out when you remove the radiator
cap. Let the system cool before removing the radiator cap.
To remove the cap, turn it to the first notch and let the
system pressure escape, then remove the cap.
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WARNING
Fires
If your machine is equipped with a fire extinguisher, make
sure it is checked regularly. Keep it in the operator's cab
until you need to use it.
Do not use water to put out a machine fire, you could spread
an oil fire or get a shock from an electrical fire. Use carbon
dioxide, dry chemical or foam extinguishers. Contact your
nearest fire department as quickly as possible. Firefighters
should use self-contained breathing apparatus.
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CAUTION
Rams
The efficiency of the rams will be affected if they are not
kept free of solidified dirt. Clean dirt from around the rams
regularly. When leaving or parking the machine, close all
rams if possible to reduce the risk of weather corrosion.
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CAUTION
Cleaning
Cleaning metal parts with incorrect solvents can cause
corrosion. Use only recommended cleaning agents and
solvents.
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CAUTION
'O' rings, Seals and Gaskets
Badly fitted, damaged or rotted 'O' rings, seals and gaskets
can cause leakages and possible accidents. Renew
whenever disturbed unless otherwise instructed. Do not use
Trichloroethane or paint thinners near 'O' rings and seals.
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WARNING
Jacking
A machine can roll off jacks and crush you unless the wheels
have been chocked. Always chock the wheels at the
opposite end of the machine that is to be jacked. Do not
work underneath a machine supported only by jacks. Always
support a jacked-up machine on axle stands before working
underneath it.
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WARNING
Safety Strut
Raised loader arms can drop suddenly and cause serious
injury. Before working under raised loader arms, fit the
loader arm safety strut.
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