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Revision A
1.4
Maintenance Safety
Protect yourself when servicing machinery.
Figure 1.8: Safety around Equipment
To ensure your safety while maintaining machine:
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Review the operator
’
s manual and all safety items before the
operation and/or maintenance of the machine.
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Place all controls in Neutral, stop the engine, set the parking
brake, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts
to stop before servicing, adjusting, and/or repairing the
machine.
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Follow good shop practices:
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Keep service areas clean and dry
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Ensure that electrical outlets and tools are properly
grounded
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Keep the work area well lit
Figure 1.9: Equipment is NOT Safe for Children
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Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuits before servicing and/
or disconnecting the machine.
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Ensure that all components are tight and that steel lines,
hoses, and couplings are in good condition before applying
pressure to hydraulic systems.
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Keep hands, feet, clothing, and hair away from all moving
and/or rotating parts.
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Clear the area of bystanders, especially children, when
carrying out any maintenance, repairs, or adjustments.
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Install the transport lock or place safety stands under the
frame before working under the machine.
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If more than one person is servicing the machine at the same
time, be aware that rotating a driveline or other
mechanically-driven component by hand (for example,
accessing a lubricant fitting) will cause drive components in other areas (belts, pulleys, and knives) to move. Stay clear
of driven components at all times.
Figure 1.10: Safety Equipment
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Wear protective gear when working on the machine.
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Wear heavy gloves when working on knife components.