New Holland MH2.6, Repair Manual

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SECTION 02 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL NOTES
Read the manual carefully before starting, operat-
ing, maintaining, fuelling or servicing the machine.
Carefully read the explanation to each and all safety
signs in the special section of this manual before
starting, operating, maintaining, fuelling or servicing
the machine.
Machine-mounted safety plates are colour coded
yellow with black borders when they refer to points
where special WARNING must be paid and failure
to observe them may cause a serious DANGER to
the integrity of machine operators.
They are white with red borders and black lettering
when they refer to a FORBIDDEN practice.
It is fundamental that all machine operators know
very well the meaning of each safety plate as this
considerably decreases operating hazards and ac-
cidents.
Do not allow unauthorised personnel to operate or
service this machine.
Do not wear rings, wrist watches, jewellery, loose or
hanging garments, such as ties, torn clothing,
scarves, unbuttoned or unzipped jackets that can
get caught in moving parts. Wear certified safety
clothes such as: hard hat, no-slip footwear, heavy
gloves, ear protection, safety glasses, reflector
vests, respirators every time the job requires it.
Ask your employer about safety regulations in force
and protective equipment.
Always keep the operator’s compartment, step
plates, grab-rails and handles clean and clear of for-
eign objects, oil, grease, mud or snow to minimise
the danger of slipping or stumbling. Remove mud or
grease from your shoes before operating the ma-
chine.
Do not jump on or off the machine. Always keep
both hands and one foot, or both feet and one hand
in contact with steps and/or grab rails.
Do not use controls or hoses as hand holds. Hoses
and controls are movable parts and do not provide
solid support. Besides, controls may be inadvertent-
ly moved and cause unexpected movement of the
machine or its attachments.
Never operate the machine or its attachments from
any position other than sitting in the driver’s seat.
Keep head, body, limbs, hands and feet inside the
operator’s compartment at all times to reduce expo-
sure to external hazards.
Be careful of possible slippery conditions of the
steps and hand rails as well as of the ground around
the machine. Wear protective boots or shoes with
the soles made of highly no-slip rubber.
Do not leave the machine until it has come to a com-
plete stop.
Always check height, width and weight limitations
which may be encountered in the working site and
ensure the machine does not exceed them.
Assess exact paths of gas ducts, water mains, tele-
phone lines, sewers, overhead and underground
electric lines and all other possible obstacles.
Such paths should be opportunely defined by com-
petent Authorities. If necessary, require that the
service is interrupted or said installations are moved
prior to starting the work.
You must know the working capacity of the ma-
chine.
Define the rear upper structure swing area and pro-
vide for opportune barriers to prevent access into it.
Never exceed machine lifting capacity.
Remain within the limits shown in the loading capac-
ity chart located on the machine.
START UP
Never start up or set in motion a failed machine. Be-
fore getting on, walk around the machine to inspect
it. Before operating the machine, make sure that any
possible dangerous condition has been properly re-
moved.
Before starting machine, check that steering and at-
tachment controls are in the neutral position and the
safety lever is in the LOCK position.
Immediately report any malfunction of parts or sys-
tems to the maintenance managers for proper ac-
tion.
Prior to starting the engine, check, adjust and lock
the driver’s seat for maximum riding comfort and
control accessibility.