Sakai PF120, Shop Manual

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SAFETY
• Use care when attaching and securing lifting tackle to
individual parts and large assemblies being removed
or repositioned for repair purposes to avoid the risk of
accident. Use lifting devices that are in perfect condition and
of sufficient lifting capacity. Never stand under suspended
loads.
• Always use the proper tools and workshop equipment in
good condition when performing maintenance or repairs on
the machine.
• Clean the machine, especially threaded connections of any
traces of oil or fuel before carrying out any maintenance
or repairs. Never use aggressive detergents. Use lint free
cleaning rags.
• Examine all fuel, lubricant and hydraulic fluid lines and connectors for leaks, loose
connections chafe marks or damage after cleaning.
• Repair or replace defective parts immediately.
• Whenever possible, avoid servicing or maintenance when the engine is running unless the
drums or tires are adequately blocked, the articulation lock bar is in the locked position.
• Never fi ll the fuel tank with the engine running, while near an open fl ame or while smoking.
Always clean up any spilled fuel.
• Ensure safe operation, optimum performance of the machine and its warranty by using only
genuine SAKAI replacement parts.
• Use only the speci fi ed fl uids and lubricants. Substitute only products known to be equivalent
from reputable manufacturers.
• Disconnect the battery cables when working on the electrical system
or when welding on the compactor.
• Be sure the battery area is well ventilated (clear of fumes) should it be
necessary to connect a jumper cable or battery charger. Fumes can
ignite from a spark and may explode.
• Be sure battery charger is OFF when making connections if charging is required.
• Use only original fuses with the specified rating. Switch off the machine immediately if
trouble occurs in the electrical system.
• Work on the electrical system may only be carried out by a qualified electrician or by a
specially trained person according to electrical engineering principles.
• Inspect the electrical equipment of the machine at regular intervals. Defects such as loose
connections or burnt or scorched wires must be repaired or replaced immediately.
• Do not weld, flame cut or perform grinding on the machine unless expressly authorized,
as there may be a risk of fire or explosion. Disconnect the battery when welding on the
machine.
• Clean the machine and its surrounding from dust or other fl ammable substances and make
sure the area is adequately ventilated before beginning welding, fl ame cutting or grinding
operations.
• Inspect hydraulic hoses at regular intervals and immediately replace if they show signs of
cha fi ng, cracking, brittleness, deformation, blistering, fi tting separation, leakage, corrosion
or other damage which may affect their function or strength.
• Do not work on hydraulic system while the engine is running and the system is under
pressure. The hydraulic system remains pressurized even after the engine has stopped.
• Do not disconnect hydraulic hoses or fi ttings until the pressure has been properly relieved.