
SECTION 00 -MAINTENANCE -CHAPTER 1 3
SAFETY RULES
PAYATTENTION TO THIS SYMBOL
A This warning symbolpoints out important messages involving personal safety. A
Carefully read the safety rules contained herein
and
follow advised precautions
to
avoidpotential hazards
and
safeguardyour safety
and
personal integrity.
In
this manualyou will find this symbol together with the following key-words:
WARNING (ATTENZIONE) -itgives warning about improper repair operations
and
deriving potential consequences affecting the service technician's personalsafety.
DANGER (PER/COLO) -itgives specific warning aboutpotentialdangers for person-
al
safety
of
the operator
or
otherpersons directly
or
indirectly involved.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS
Most accidents and personal injuries taking place
in
workshops are due from non-observance of some
simple and essential prudential rule and safety pre-
cautions. For this reason,
IN
MOST CASES THEY
CAN BE AVOIDED.
It
suffices to foresee possible
causes and act consequently with necessary caution
and care.
The possibility that
an
accident might occur with any
type of machines should not be disregarded,
no
mat-
ter how well the machine
in
question was designed
and built.
A wise and careful service technician
is
the best pre-
cautions against accidents.
Careful observance of this only basic precaution
would be enough to avoid many severe accidents.
DANGER:
Never carry out any cleaning, lubrication
or maintenance operations when the engine is run-
ning.
SAFETY RULES
• Carefully follow specified repair and mainte-
nance procedures.
•
Do
not wear rings, wristwatches, jewels, unbut-
toned or flapping clothing such as ties, torn
clothes, scarves, open jackets or shirts with open
zips which could get hold into moving parts.
We
advise to use approved safety clothing such as
anti-slipping footwear, gloves, safety goggles,
helmets, etc.
• Never carry out any repair
on
the machine if
someone is sitting
on
the operator's seat, except
if they are certified operators to assist
in
the op-
eration to be carried out.
• Never operate the machine or use attachments
from a place other than sitting at the operator's
seat.
• Never carry out any operation
on
the machine
when the engine
is
running, except when specifi-
cally indicated.
LB
7~115
• Stop the engine and ensure that all pressure is
relieved from hydraulic circuits before removing
caps, covers, valves, etc.
• All repair and maintenance operations should be
carried out with the greatest care and attention.
• Service stairs and platforms used
in
a workshop
or
in
the field should be built
in
compliance with
the safety rules
in
force.
• Disconnect the batteries and label all controls to
warn that the Machine is being serviced. Block
the machine and all equipment which should be
raised.
• Never check or fill fuel tanks and accumulator
batteries, nor use starting liquid if you are smok-
ing or near open flames as such fluids are flam-
mable.
• Brakes are inoperative when they are manually
released for maintenance purposes.
In
such
cases, the machine should be kept constantly
under control using blocks or similar devices.
• The fuel filling gun should remain always
in
con-
tact with the filler neck. Maintain this contact until
the fuel stops flowing into the tank to avoid pos-
sible sparks due to static electricity buildup.
• Use exclusively specified towing points for tow-
ing the Machine. Connect parts carefully. Ensure
that foreseen pins and/or locks are steadily fixed
before applying traction.
Do
not stop near towing
bars, cables or chains working under load.
•
To
transfer a failed Machine, use a trailer or a low
loading platform trolley if available.
•
To
load and unload the machine from the trans-
portation mean, select a flat area providing a firm
support to the trailer or truck wheels. Firmly tie
the machine to the truck or trailer platform and
block wheels as required by the forwarder.
• For electrical heaters, battery-chargers and sim-
ilar equipment use exclusive auxiliary power
supplies with a efficient ground to avoid electrical
shock hazard.
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