Volvo EC35, Operator'S Manual

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Safety when servicing
Read before servicing 75
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Shut the engine down before opening the engine hood and oth-
er covers. Make sure that no tools or other objects, which could
cause damage, are left behind in or on the machine.
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Check that the equipment you are using for lifting or supporting
parts of the machine, e.g. straps, slings, ratchet blocks and
trestles, are of sufficient load bearing capacity for the strain
they are exposed to and meet the applicable safety regulations.
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Carefully relieve the pressure from pressure accumulators,
components and systems as specified, so that any residual
pressure can escape without risk.
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When connecting hydraulic hoses, check that the hydraulic
function operates correctly.
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Hoses, pipes and hydraulic attachment carrier may still be un-
der pressure, even when the machine is stationary and the
engine has been shut down. Such pipes and hoses must the-
refore only be disconnected by trained personnel.
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When checking for leaks, do not use your bare hand, but a pie-
ce of cardboard or something similar.
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Never adjust a pressure relief valve to a higher pressure than
specified by the manufacturer.
Fire protection measures
There is always a risk of fire. It is very important to use a fire ext-
inguisher of appropriate capacity for the machine and the working
environment. It is also highly important to learn how to use the fire
extinguisher.
If the machine is provided with a hand-held fire extinguisher, it
should be of the ABE type (ABC in the USA).
Effectiveness grade I means that the time the extinguisher is effec-
tive must not be less that 8 seconds, grade II at least 11 seconds
and grade III at least 15 seconds.
A hand-held fire extinguisher ABE I (in the USA type ABC)
normally has a powder content of 4 kg (EN-grade 13A89BC), stan-
dard EN 3-1995, parts 1, 2, 4 and 5.
Even with the slightest signs of a fire you should apply the fol-
lowing measures, if this is possible for you without affecting
your own personal safety:
1 Move the machine out of the endangered area.
2 Lower the loader arm or the excavating equipment to the
ground.
3 Shut down the engine and leave the cabin.
4 Turn off the battery disconnect switch
5 Apply fire fighting measures and, if necessary, alarm the fire
brigade.
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Smoking or the use of open fire near the machine is not permit-
ted when refuelling or if the fuel system has been opened and
is in contact with the surrounding air.
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Diesel fuel oil is flammable and must not be used for cleaning.
Only use approved solvents and do not inhale the fumes. Also
bear in mind that certain solvents can cause skin rashes and
constitute a fire hazard.
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Store inflammable starting aids in cool, well ventilated environ-
ments. Such starting aids must not be used in combination with
the electric combustion air preheating system.
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Keep the servicing and repair area clean and tidy. Oil and water