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Implements maintenance --- Implements
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connected to the linkage or the auxiliary hydraulic
system must be lowered to the ground during
maintenance.
Motor noise ---When you are operating the engine
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or working near it, use hearing protectors to avoid
noise injuries.
Naked flames and smoking ---Naked Flames,
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smoking and sparks are prohibited near the fuel
system and batteries. (Especially, when charging
batteries, explosive gases present).
By a fire --- At temperatures in excess of 300û C,
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e.g. if the engine is on fire, the viton seals of the
engine (e.g the undermost 0---ring of the oil pressure
regulating value) produce very highly corrosive
hydrofluoric acid. Do not touch with your bare hands,
viton seals which have been subjected to abnormally
high temperatures. Always use neoprene rubber or
heavy duty gloves and safety glasses when
decontaminating. Wash seals and the contaminated
area with 10 % calcium hydroxide or other alkali
solution. Put all the removed material in sealed plastic
bags and deliver them to the point stated by the
Authorities concerned. NOTE: Never destroy
viton ---seals by burning!
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B. Safety precautions
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