Sakai SV400D-2, Shop Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY
1-3. Qualifications of Operators and Maintenance Personnel
Work on the machine must be performed by qualified personnel only. Individual responsibilities
of personnel regarding operation, maintenance, repair of the machine must be clearly stated.
Define the operator’s responsibilities; the operator should have authority to refuse instructions
that are contrary to safety.
Do not allow persons being trained to operate or perform maintenance on the machine without
constant supervision by an experienced person.
Work on the electrical system of the machine must be done only by an experienced person or
under the guidance of a skilled electrician and according to electrical engineering rules and
regulations.
Work on the frame, brakes, hydraulic and steering systems must be performed by skilled
personnel with special knowledge and training for such work.
1-4. Safety Practices and Policies
Keep the manuals in the container provided on the machine. Manuals must always be available
at the site where the machine is being used.
The operator or user of the machine must be aware of all applicable or legal and mandatory
regulations relevant to accident prevention and environmental protection. These regulations
may also deal with handling of hazardous substances, the required proper personal safety and
protective equipment and traffic or jobsite regulations.
Machine operating instructions should also be supplemented with detailed instructions pertaining
to the specific jobsite or work location.
Always be sure the persons working on the machine have read the operating instructions and
all safety precautions before beginning work. Reading safety instructions after work has already
begun is too late.
Wear close fitting garments and always tie back and secure long hair, also avoid wearing
jewelry such as rings. Injury can result from loose clothing, hair or jewelry being caught up in the
machinery or rotating parts.
Use protective equipment as required by the circumstances or by law.
Observe all safety instructions and warnings attached to the machine.
Make sure all safety instructions and warnings on the machine are complete and perfectly
legible.
Stop the machine immediately in the event of any malfunction. Report any malfunction
immediately to the supervisor or other person of authority.
Never perform service or maintenance on the machine unless the drum(s) or tires are adequately
blocked, articulation lock bar and pin is in the locked position and the parking brake is applied.
Never make any modifications to the machine which might affect safety without the
manufacturer’s approval.
Always perform the recommended routine inspections and adjustments according to the
prescribed intervals.
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