Service Safety - Wacker Neuson RD 12A Repair Manual

RD 12/RD 12A
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Service Safety

WARNING
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1.3.10 DO NOT use the machine as a ladder. Use safe ladders and platforms
1.3.11 DO NOT modify, weld, or drill safety frames (ROPS) fitted as original
1.3.12 DO NOT open the hydraulic lines or loosen the hydraulic connections
1.3.13 ALWAYS check all external fasteners at regular intervals.
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A poorly maintained machine can become a safety hazard! In order
for the machine to operate safely and properly over a long period of
time, periodic maintenance and occasional repairs are necessary.
Some service procedures require that the machine's battery be
disconnected. To reduce the risk of personal injury, read and
understand the service procedures before performing any service to
the machine.
All adjustments and repairs MUST be completed before operation. Do
not operate the machine with a known problem or deficiency! All
repairs and adjustments should be completed by a qualified
technician.
Do not attempt to clean or service the machine while it is running.
Rotating parts can cause severe injury.
Do not crank a flooded engine with the spark plug removed on
gasoline-powered engines. Fuel trapped in the cylinder will squirt out
the spark plug opening.
Do not test for spark on gasoline-powered engines if the engine is
flooded or the smell of gasoline is present. A stray spark could ignite
the fumes.
Do not use gasoline or other types of fuels or flammable solvents to
clean parts, especially in enclosed areas. Fumes from fuels and
solvents can become explosive.
Do not modify the machine without the express written approval of the
manufacturer.
DO NOT stand under the machine while it is being hoisted or moved.
DO NOT get onto the machine while it is being hoisted or moved.
designed for this purpose.
equipment. DO NOT loosen or remove bolts. DO NOT weld, drill or
modify a broken safety frame.
while the engine is running! Before dismantling the hydraulic
connectors or hoses, ensure that all pressure has been bled from the
circuit. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin, cause
burns, blind, or create other personal injury hazards. Set all controls in
neutral, turn engine off, and allow the fluids to cool before loosening
hydraulic fittings or attaching test gauges.
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