GENERALITIES
Carefully read personal and machine SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (at the beginning of this manual)
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Wear certified safety clothes such as: hard hat, no-slip
footwear, heavy gloves, ear protection, safety glasses,
reflector vests, respirators. Ask your employer about spe-
cific safety equipment requirements.
Never service the machine with someone sitting in the
driver's seat, unless this person is an authorized operator
assisting in the maintenance being carried out.
Keep the operator’s compartment, step plates, grab rails
and handles clear of foreign objects, oil, grease, mud or
snow to minimize the danger of slipping or stumbling.
Clean mud or grease from your shoes before climbing on
the machine or driving it.
Never attempt to operate the machine or its attachments
from any position other than sitting in the operator’s seat.
Never stand under the boom.
Shoulditbenecessarytomovetheattachmentthroughthe
hydraulic controls for maintenance purposes, remember
thatthisshouldbe done while sitting in the operator’sseat.
Before starting the machine or moving its attachment,
apply the brakes, sound the horn and call that you are
about to manoeuvre. Raise the attachment slowly.
Always lock machine arms or any other parts that must be
lifted for maintenance purposes using adequate external
means. Do not allow anyone to pass near or even below
araised yet unlocked attachment.If you are notabsolutely
sure about your safety, do not stay under a raised attach-
ment, even if it is locked.
Donotplacebody,limbs,orfingersneararticulatedcutting
edges of uncontrolled machine parts or deprived of the
necessary guards, unless they are suitably and safely
locked.
Never perform any work on the machine with the engine
running, except when this is specifically required. Do not
wear loose clothing, jewellery or such near moving parts.
Whenserviceormaintenancerequire access to areas that
cannot be reached from the ground, use a ladder or step
platform conforming to regulations in force. If such means
are not available, use machine grab rails and steps.
Always perform all service or maintenance work with the
greatest care and attention.
Shop and/or field service platforms or ladders should be
manufactured in accordance with safety regulations in
force.
Disconnect batteries and label all controls to warn that
service work is in progress. Block the machine and all
attachments to be raised.
Do not check or fill fuel tanks, batteries and accumulators,
nor use the starting liquid if you are smoking or near open
flames. These fluids are flammable!
BRAKESAREINOPERATIVEwhenmanuallyreleasedfor
servicing. Provisions must be made to maintain control of
the machine using suitable blocks or other means.
Thefuel fillerpipenozzlemustbeconstantlykeptincontact
with the filler neck. Keep this contact from the beginning to
the end of the fuelling operation to avoid possible genera-
tion of sparks due to static electricity.
Tow the machine only from the attaching points provided.
Use care in making connections and ensure pins and/or
bolt are firmly secured before pulling. Stay clear of draw-
bars, cables or chains under load.
To move a failed machine, use a trailer or a low platform
truck, if available. In case towing is needed, use all neces-
sary signals required by local regulations, and follow
directions provided in this Manual.
Load/unload the machine from transporter on firm level
ground providing safe support to the wheels of the truck or
trailer.Usestrongaccessramps,withadequateheightand
angle.Keeptheloadingplatformfreeofmud,oilorslippery
materials.
Tie the machine securely to the platform of the truck or
trailer and opportunely wedge machine wheels or tracks
as required.
Never align holes or slots using your fingers; always use
appropriate aligning tools.
Remove all sharp edges and burrs from re-worked parts.
Use only approved and effectively grounded auxiliary
power sources for heaters, battery chargers, pumps and
similar equipment to reduce electrical shock hazard.
Lift and handle heavy components using hoisting devices
of appropriate capacity. Ensure the sling has been cor-
rectly applied. Use lifting eyes if provided. Pay attention to
bystanders.
Never pour gasoline or diesel fuel into open, wide and low
containers. Never use gasoline, solvents or other flamma-
ble fluids to clean parts. Use proprietary certified non-
flammable, non-toxic solvents only.
When using compressed air to clean parts, wear safety
glasses with side shields. Limit pressure to max 2 bars, in
accordance with local safety regulations in force.
Do not run the engine in closed buildings without proper
ventilation capable to remove lethal fumes.
Donotsmoke, useopen flames or produce sparks nearby
while refuelling the unit or handling highly flammable
materials.
Donot useanyflameas alightsourceduringmaintenance
work or to look for leaks anywhere on the machine.
Make sure that all tools provided are in good condition at
all times. NEVER USE tools with mushroomed or dam-
aged heads. Always wear eye protections.
Movewithextremecarewhen working under the machine,
its attachments, and even on or near them. Always wear
protective safety equipment as required, such as hard hat,
goggles, safety shoes, and ear plugs.
SAFETY RULES
