1001-4
Cre 7-56942GB Issued 11-99
WARNING:
Prior to operating the hydraulic
cylinders of this machine for setting or to
bleed the circuit, have all people standing
around the machine move away.
WARNING:
Wear gloves or insulated mittens
when working on hot parts.
WARNING:
Lower all attachments to the
ground or rest them on stands before carry-
ing out maintenance jobs.
WARNING:
Fine sprays of hydraulic oil
under pressure can penetrate the skin and
cause serious infection. If hydraulic oil under
pressure penetrates the skin, see a doctor
immediately. Maintain all hoses and pipes in
good condition. Make sure that all connec-
tions are properly tightened. Change all
hoses or pipes that have been damaged or
that are suspect. DO NOT CHECK for leaks
with bare hands. Use a piece of cardboard
or wood.
WARNING:
To remove a hardened pin such
as a pivot pin, or a hardened shaft, use a
soft head hammer (brass or bronze) or a
brass or bronze strip and a steel head ham-
mer.
WARNING:
When using a hammer to
remove or reassemble pivot pins, or when
using compressed air, or when using a
grinder make sure to wear safety glasses
that protect the eyes from all sides.
WARNING:
Use proper lifting/hoisting equip-
ment to lift wheels or tracks and always work
on safe ground. Prevent the machine from
moving using correct safety chocks.
WARNING:
When performing maintenance
or repair operations on the machine, make
sure that the work shop floor, the cab and
the steps of the excavator are free from oil,
water, grease, tools etc. Use oil absorbing
material or rags as necessary. Always think
safety.
WARNING:
Certain components of this
machine are very heavy. Use hoisting tools
or additionnal assistance as recommended
in this manual.
WARNING:
Exhaust fumes can cause death.
If it is necessary to start up the engine in a
closed building, evacuate exhaust fumes
using an exhaust pipe extension. Open the
doors and let fresh air into the building.
WARNING:
When battery liquid is frozen,
the battery can explode if : (1) you try to
charge the battery or (2) you try to start the
engine by connecting an auxiliary power
source. To prevent battery electrolyte from
freezing keep the battery fully charged. If
you do not follow these instructions, you or
others nearby may be injured.
WARNING:
Batteries contain acid and explo-
sive gases. A spark, a flame or an improper
cable connection may cause an explosion.
For proper connection of cables to the bat-
tery of this machine see the Operator’s Man-
ual. If you do not follow these instructions,
you risk severe injury.
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