New Holland MH2.6, Repair Manual

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8 SECTION 02 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Never pour gasoline or diesel fuel into an open con-
tainer.
Never use gasoline, solvents or other flammable flu-
ids to clean parts. Use only proprietary certified sol-
vents, non-flammable and non-toxic.
When using compressed air to clean parts, wear
safety glasses with side shields. Limit pressure to
maximum 2 bars (29 psi), in accordance with local
and national safety regulations in force.
Do not run the engine of this machine in closed
buildings without proper forced ventilation capable
to remove toxic exhaust gases concentrating in the
air.
Do not smoke, nor allow open flames or sparks
nearby while refuelling the unit or handling highly
flammable materials.
Do not use open flames as light sources to look for
leaks or inspect anywhere on the machine.
Make sure that all mechanical tools provided are in
good condition at all times. Never use tools with
mushroomed or damaged heads. Always wear eye
protections with side shields.
Move with extreme care when working under, on or
near the machine or its attachments.
In case of attachment tests during which the engine
should be kept running, a qualified operator must sit
in the driver’s seat at all times while the mechanic is
at work. Keep hands and clothes far OFF moving
parts.
Stop the engine and move the safety lever to the
lock position before starting adjusting or repairing
an assembly.
Do not carry out any work on the attachment without
prior authorisation. Observe recommended mainte-
nance and repair procedures.
In case of field service, move the machine to level
ground and block it. If work on an incline cannot be
avoided, securely block the machine and its attach-
ments. Move the machine to level ground as soon
as possible.
Do not twist chains and cables. Never use a twisted
chain or cable for lifting or pulling. Always wear safe-
ty gloves to handle chains or cables.
Be sure chains and cables are firmly fastened and
that the anchor point is strong enough to withstand
the expected load. Keep all bystanders clear of the
anchor point, cables or chains. Do not pull or tow un-
less the operator’s compartments of the machines
involved are fitted with proper guards against cable
or chain backlash.
Keep the maintenance area clean and dry at all
times.
Clean immediately all water and oil spillage.
Do not pile up oily or greasy rags. They represent a
major fire hazard. Always store them in closed metal
containers.
Before starting the machine or its attachment,
check, adjust and lock the operator’s seat. Also en-
sure that nobody is within the machine or attach-
ment operating range before starting or operating
the machine and/or its attachments. Sound horn.
Rust inhibitors are volatile and flammable. Prepare
parts in well ventilated areas. Keep open flames
away. Do not smoke. Store containers in a cool well
ventilated place where they could not be reached by
unauthorised people.
Do not carry loose objects in your pockets that might
fall unnoticed into open compartments.
Wear appropriate safety clothing such as hard hat,
safety shoes and gloves, safety glasses when splin-
ters or other particles may be ejected.
Wear the appropriate welder’s equipment such as
dark safety glasses or mask, hard hat, protective
clothing, safety gloves and footwear always while
welding or arc-cutting. Wear dark safety glasses
when you are near a welding in progress. Do not
look the welding arc without proper eye protection.