If unauthorized personnel start the engine or
touch control levers without care during the
inspection and maintenance, it may cause
severe injury. Put the tags "DO NOT START
ENGINE!","DO NOT OPERATE" and "UNDER
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE" on noticeable
places or where people can easily notice such
as around the operator's seat before
performing the inspection and maintenance. If
necessary, display tags around the machine.
1.8
PRECAUTIONS OF INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
1.8.1
BEFORE INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
READ CAREFULLY OPERATION/MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Improper maintenance may cause not only personal injury (being caught or burned) but also damage
to the machine.
Fully read and understand the maintenance procedures (preparation for safety work, tools,
qualifications, important parts, designation of the supervisor and wearing of the protective gears, etc.)
described in this manual before inspecting and maintaining the machine. And then safely and carefully
perform the inspection and maintenance.
CONFIRM THE JOB PROCEDURES
Confirm all working procedures before starting work to prevent accidents caused by lack of the
understanding of procedures. If the signal person is placed, fully confirm the signal person and the
signals.
ORGANIZE AND CLEAN UP THE WORKING SITE
Inspecting and maintaining the machine at a messy working site may cause personnel to fall down or
personal injury by debris.
Clear of obstacles, grease, oil, paint, debris, etc., from the working site and put things in order to
clean up the area for safety work.
PUT THE TAGS "DO NOT START ENGINE!", "DO NOT OPERATE" AND "UNDER
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE"
USE PROPER TOOLS
Use of damaged or deformed tools for the purpose other than its original intention may cause personal
injury. Use properly calibrated and maintained tools.
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