Safety
Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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SRT45 Off-Highway Truck
2.4 Precautions for Maintenance
2.4.1 Lock-out and tag-out
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Before maintenance, attach a Never
OPERATE tag or similar sign to the cab's
retarder lever to warn others that this
machine is under maintenance.
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Attach other warning tags around the
machine if necessary.
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When maintenance is underway, starting
the engine or moving the control levers or
pedals could lead to serious accident.
2.4.2 Select a working area
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For maintenance work, select a clean flat
area with plenty of space, ample sunlight
and good ventilation.
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Clean the working area by removing fuel,
lubricant and water, and covering slippery
ground with sand or other absorptive
materials.
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Never leave your hammer or other tools at
the working area.
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If a clean, tidy working area cannot be
guaranteed, there would be danger of
tipping, thus resulting in personal injury.
2.4.3 Prior-maintenance precautions
To prevent accidents:
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Understand maintenance procedure
before operation.
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Keep a clean and dry working area.
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Never spray water or steam in the cab.
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Never add lubricant and carry out other
maintenance work when your machine is
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DANGEROUS
Never OPERATE
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When this tag is not being used keep it in the
storage compartment.Still more,when there
is no storage compartment,keep it in the
operation manual case.
Fig. 2.4-1