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1. GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION – MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Maintenance work may cause injuries. Always take care to perform work safe, at least observing the
following. It is of utmost importance that maintenance personnel pay strict attention to these warnings
and precautions to avoid possible injury to themselves, others or damage to the equipment. A
maintenance program must be followed to ensure that the machine is safe to operate.
The specific precautions to be observed during maintenance are inserted at the appropriate point in the
manual. These precautions are, for the most parts, those that apply when servicing hydraulic and larger
truck component parts.
MODIFICATION OF THE TRUCK WITHOUT CERTIFICATION BY A RESPONSIBLE
AUTHORITY THAT THE TRUCK IS AT LEAST AS SAFE AS ORIGINALLY MANUFACTURED, IS A
SAFETY VIOLATION.
SINCE THE TRUCK MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER THE
FIELD INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE, SAFETY IN THIS AREA RESPONSIBIUTY OF THE
OWNER OR OPERATOR.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, LlSTED IN THIS SECTION
MAY RESULT IN MACHINE DAMAGE, PERSONNEL INJURY OR DEATH AND IS A SAFETY
VIOLATION.
When carrying out any operation or maintenance, have trained and experienced personnel to carry
out the work.
When carrying out any operation or maintenance, carefully read operation and maintenance
handbook.
Read all the precautions given on the decals which are fixed to the truck.
Be sure you fully understand the content of the operation. It is important to prepare necessary tools
and parts for maintain the truck.
Your safety, and that of others, is the first consideration when
engaging in the maintenance of equipment. Always be conscious of
weight. Never attempt to move heavy parts without the aid of a
mechanical device. Do not allow heavy objects to rest in an
unstable position. When raising a portion of the equ
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pment, ensure
that adequate support is provided.
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