MASSEY FERGUSON 425X, Workshop Manual

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Introduction
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MF 400 Xtra
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C. Safety
Your safety and the safety of others should be your
first concern when doing maintenance work. For this
to work, you need to do three things: be aware of
what you are doing, use the tools correctly, and use
the right protective equipment, both personal and
collective.
Awareness depends on each person, which means
that every person needs to be aware of what they
are doing and what risks they are taking in their work.
When you learn about a safety rule, don’t think of it
as “don’t do this, don’t do that”. First you should
think about what might happen if you break that rule.
Don’t believe that old idea the “you have to learn by
making mistakes”, because the results of a mistake
might be impossible to fix. Remember: After an
accident, the first thing you think is that you would
do anything to go back and not make that mistake.
Walking 20 meters to get the “right tool” might be
tiresome, but it’s never going to be as much trouble
as an accident that causes injury or damage.
As far as the rules go, it’s impossible to write them
all down. There are too many possible risks. What
we have here are some basic rules as an example.
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Always use the tools and gear that are right for
the job, especially when you are working with
heavy assemblies and parts. Make sure that the
hydraulic jack, the block and tackle, the chain
are in perfect condition, and strong enough for
the load.
- Every time you use a power tool, check that it is
grounded and that there are no exposed wires.
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