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Safety Rules 7
OPERATION (cont’d.)
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Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
• Do not stop, start, or change directions sud-
denly on slopes. Always operate down slopes;
never across the face.
• Use extreme care and reduce ground speed
on slopes and rough terrain.
• Keep alert and watch the front as well as the
rear when operating.
•
Always relieve the pressure on the hydraulic
lift system before performing service or mainte-
nance on any hydraulic components. Failure
to do so may cause serious injury from injec-
tion of pressurized hydraulic fluid.
• Air in hydraulic systems can cause erratic
operation and allows loads or equipment com-
ponents to drop unexpectedly. When connect-
ing equipment or hoses or performing any
hydraulic maintenance, purge any air in
hydraulic system by operating all hydraulic
functions several times. Do this before putting
into service or allowing anyone to approach
the equipment.
•
Do not use hands to search for leaks on any
hydraulic components. Use cardboard or simi-
lar material. Failure to do so may cause seri-
ous injury from injection of pressurized hydrau-
lic fluid.
• When making gang adjustments, be careful to
keep hands and feet clear of sliding parts and
possible pinch points.
• Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage
before resuming operation.
• Before leaving operator’s seat, lower the lift
carriage and put attachment on the ground.
Engage brake, stop engine, remove key, and
remove seat belt.
MAINTENANCE
• Always wear relatively tight and belted cloth-
ing to avoid getting caught in moving parts.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and
protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands,
hearing, and head; and respirator or filter
mask where appropriate.
•
Never go underneath equipment (lowered to
the ground or raised) unless it is properly
blocked and secured. Never place any part
of the body underneath equipment or
between moveable parts even when the
engine has been turned off. Hydraulic sys-
tem leak down, hydraulic system failures,
mechanical failures, or movement of control
levers can cause equipment to drop or rotate
unexpectedly and cause severe injury or
death.
•
When performing maintenance or repairs,
make sure the equipment is in the lowered
position and both the mainframe and gangs
are properly blocked and secured to prevent
rolling. Failure to do so can cause serious
injury of death.
•
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
•
Before leaving operator’s seat, lower the lift
carriage and put attachment on the ground.
Engage brake, stop engine, remove key, and
remove seat belt.
•
Never perform service or maintenance with
engine running.
• Keep hands and body away from pressurized
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or
other body parts to check for leaks. Wear
safety goggles. Hydraulic fluid under pres-
sure can easily penetrate skin and will cause
serious injury or death.
•
Air in hydraulic systems can cause erratic
operation and allows loads or equipment
components to drop unexpectedly. When
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!