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OM2032 03/13
Precautions With The Battery
•
When
repairing
electrical system or when
performing
electrical
welding,
remove
negative (-) terminal of
the battery to stop the
flow of current.
Handling High Pressure Hoses
•
DO NOT bend high-pressure hoses or hit with
hard objects. DO NOT use any bent or cracked
piping, tubes or hoses. They may burst during
use.
•
Always repair any loose or broken hoses. Fuel or
oil leaks may result in a fire.
Precautions With High Pressure Oil
•
Work equipment circuits are always under
pressure.
•
DO
NOT
add
oil,
maintenance or inspections before completely
releasing the internal pressure.
•
Small, high pressure pin-hole leaks are extremely
dangerous. The jet of high-pressure oil can
pierce the skin and eyes. Always wear safety
glasses and thick gloves. Use a piece of
cardboard or a sheet of wood to check for oil
leakage.
•
If you are hit by a jet of high-pressure oil, consult
a doctor immediately for medical attention.
the
the
drain
oil,
or
perform
Precautions When Performing Maintenance Near
High Temperature Or High Pressure
•
Immediately
after
operation, engine coolant and
operating oils are at high
temperature and under high
pressure. In these conditions,
if the cap is removed, the oil or
water drained, or the filters are
replaced, it may result in burns or other injury.
Wait for the temperature to cool and pressure to
subside, before performing the inspection and/or
maintenance as outlined in the service manual.
Rotating Fan And Belts
•
Stay away from rotating parts
such as the radiator fan and
fan
belts.
Serious
injury may result from direct
or
indirect
contact
rotating
parts
and
objects.
Waste Materials
•
Never dump waste oil into a
sewer system, river, etc.
•
Always
put
used
appropriate
containers.
Never drain oil directly onto
the ground.
•
Obey appropriate laws and regulations when
disposing of harmful objects such as oil, fuel,
coolant, solvent, filters, batteries, etc.
Safety - Section 20
Page 20-13
stopping
bodily
with
flying
oil
in
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