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INTRODUCTION
Mack Trucks, Inc. cannot anticipate every
possible occurrence that may involve a potential
hazard. Accidents can be avoided by recognizing
potentially hazardous situations and taking
necessary precautions. Performing service
procedures correctly is critical to technician safety
and safe, reliable vehicle operation.
The following list of general shop safety practices
can help technicians avoid potentially hazardous
situations and reduce the risk of personal injury.
DO NOT perform any services, maintenance
procedures or lubrications until this manual has
been read and understood.
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Perform all service work on a flat, level
surface. Block wheels to prevent vehicle
from rolling.
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DO NOT wear loose-fitting or torn clothing.
Remove any jewelry before servicing
vehicle.
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ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective
shoes. Avoid injury by being aware of sharp
corners and jagged edges.
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Use hoists or jacks to lift or move heavy
objects.
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NEVER run engine indoors unless exhaust
fumes are adequately vented to the outside.
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Be aware of hot surfaces. Allow engine to
cool sufficiently before performing any
service or tests in the vicinity of the engine.
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Keep work area clean and orderly. Clean up
any spilled oil, grease, fuel, hydraulic fluid,
etc.
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Only use tools that are in good condition,
and always use accurately calibrated torque
wrenches to tighten all fasteners to specified
torques. In instances where procedures
require the use of special tools which are
designed for a specific purpose, use only in
the manner described in the instructions.
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Do not store natural gas powered vehicles
indoors for an extended period of time
(overnight) without first removing the fuel.
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Never smoke around a natural gas powered
vehicle.
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