Shibaura ST450 Operator's Manual page 16

8. Escaping hydraulic/diesel
pressure can penetrate the skin causing
serious injury. If fluid is injected into the skin,
obtain medical attention immediately or
gangrene may result.
• DO NOT use your hand to check for leaks.
Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search
for leaks.
• Stop the engine and relieve pressure before
connecting or disconnecting lines.
• Tighten all connections before starting the
engine or pressurizing lines.
9. The fuel oil in the injection system is under
high pressure and can penetrate the skin.
Unqualified persons should not remove or
attempt to adjust a pump, injector, nozzle, or
any other part of the fuel injection system.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in serious injury.
10. Continuous long-term contact with used
engine oil may cause skin cancer. Avoid
prolonged contact with used engine oil.
Wash the skin promptly with soap and water.
11. Do not modify or permit anyone else to
modify or alter this tractor or any of its
components or
consulting a SHIBAURA Dealer
12. Do not make adjustments or repairs with
the engine running. To prevent serious injury,
keep hands and clothing away from rotating
fan, drive belt and drive shaft.
13. Some components on your tractor, such as
gaskets and friction surfaces (brake linings,
clutch linings etc.) may contain asbestos.
Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous to your
health. You are therefore advised to have
any maintenance or repair operations on
such components
authorized SHIBAURA Dealer. If, however,
service operations are to be undertaken on
parts that contain asbestos, the essential
precautions listed below must be observed:
• Work out of doors or in a well-ventilated area.
SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY
fluid
functions without
carried out by
under • Dust found on the unit or produced during
work on the unit should be removed by
extraction not by blowing.
• Dust waste should be dampened, placed in a
sealed container and marked to ensure safe
disposal.
• If any cutting, drilling, etc., is attempted on
materials containing asbestos, the item should
be dampened and only hand tools or low
speed power tools used.
14. Keep the area used for servicing the machine
clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery.
15. Do not work under any raised attachment or
hydraulically supported devices unless a
suitable hoist or floor jack securely supports
it and multiple jack stands. They can settle,
suddenly leak down, or be accidentally
lowered.
16. The ROPS and seat belt must be properly
maintained, and must not be modified, drilled,
or altered in any way. If the ROPS is
damaged, it must replaced and should not be
straightened or welded.
17. Keep
maintained.
first
18. Dispose of all drained fluids and removed
filters properly.
19. Tractor wheels are very heavy. Handle with
care and ensure, when stored, that they can
not topple and cause injury.
Wear suitable personal protective equipment
and clothing to suit the conditions and
regulations in your country. This equates but
not limited to protection of eyes, lungs, ears,
head, hands
an
servicing or repairing the equipment. Always
keep hair and clothing away from moving
parts. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry or
other items that could entangle with levers
and or moving parts.
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and feet when
and properly
operating,