Takeuchi TL8, Operator'S Manual

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1-6
SAFETY
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Fire prevention
When working in a certain environment, it is
impossible to prevent combustible debris
from collecting in the machine. This debris, in
itself, may cause a fire; however, when mixed
with fuel, oil or grease in a hot or confined
place, the danger of fire is greatly increased.
The following fire prevention guidelines
should be used to supplement the operator’s
fire prevention efforts. In no case should the
guidelines be used, or assumed, as
replacements for diligent operator efforts at
preventing fires (that include regular schedule
of cleaning and inspecting the machine as
conditions require).
The following guidelines will help to keep
your equipment up and running efficiently
and keep the risk of fire to a minimum.
1. Maintain a CHARGED fire extinguisher on
or near the machine at all times and
KNOW HOW TO USE IT.
2. Remove debris and blow out dust
regularly from side air intake areas, engine
radiator, hydraulic oil cooler, air
conditioning condenser core to prevent
overheating of the engine and hydraulics
and to maintain efficient operation of the
machine.
3. Blow off all accumulated debris near hot
engine exhaust components (turbocharger
and exhaust manifold as well as exhaust
pipes and muffler) at the completion of
each work shift or more frequently when
working in severe conditions where large
amounts of combustible debris are
present. Engine exhaust systems provide
numerous small pockets where flammable
debris can gather. Even small
accumulations close to hot exhaust
components can ignite and smolder.
4. Clean out all accumulated debris (twigs,
pine needles, branches, bark, leaves, saw
dust, small wood chips) and any other
combustible materials from inside the
machine belly pans or lower machine
structures as well as from areas in
proximity to the engine, fuel and hydraulic
oil systems no less frequently than at the
completion of each work shift.
5. Inspect the machine regularly for any signs
of diesel fuel or hydraulic system leakage.
Check for worn or damaged fuel or
hydraulic lines before starting up any
equipment.
6. Clean up any grease, diesel fuel, hydraulic
and lubricating oil accumulation and
spillage immediately.
7. Steam clean the engine, and belly pan
areas at least once a month or more
frequently when working in sever
conditions where large amounts of
combustible debris are present.
8. Use only nonflammable solutions for
cleaning the machine and components.
9. Inspect the exhaust system daily for any
signs of leakage. Check for worn,
cracked, broken or damaged pipes or
muffler. Also check for missing or
damaged bolts or clamps. Should any
exhaust leaks or defective parts be found,
repairs must be made immediately. Engine
exhaust leaks can cause fires. Do not
operate the machine until the exhaust leak
is repaired.