jcb 3CX Service Manual page 39

Section 2
4 - 2
Maintenance Safety (cont'd)
! ! WARNING
Diesel Fuel
Diesel fuel is flammable; keep naked flames away from the
machine. Do not smoke while refuelling the machine or
working on the engine. Do not refuel with the engine
running. There could be a fire and injury if you do not follow
these precautions.
INT-3-2-2
! ! WARNING
Oil is toxic. If you swallow any oil, do not induce vomiting,
seek medical advice. Used engine oil contains harmful
contaminants which can cause skin cancer. Do not handle
used engine oil more than necessary. Always use barrier
cream or wear gloves to prevent skin contact. Wash skin
contaminated with oil thoroughly in warm soapy water. Do
not use petrol, diesel fuel or paraffin to clean your skin.
INT-3-2-3
! WARNING !
Soft Ground
A machine can sink into soft ground. Never work under a
machine on soft ground.
INT-3-2-4
! WARNING !
Tyres and Rims
Over-inflated or over-heated tyres can explode. Follow the
instructions in this handbook for inflating the tyres. Do not
weld or cut rims. Get a tyre/wheel specialist to do any repair
work.
INT-3-2-6
! ! WARNING
Hot Coolant
The cooling system is pressurised when the engine is hot.
Hot coolant can spray out when you remove the radiator
cap. Let the system cool before removing the radiator cap.
To remove the cap; turn it to the first notch and let the
system pressure escape, then remove the cap.
INT-3-2-9
! WARNING !
Always wear safety glasses when dismantling assemblies
containing components under pressure from springs. This
will protect against eye injury from components accidently
flying out.
GEN 6-2
9803/3280
Care & Safety
Oil
! CAUTION !
The efficiency of the rams will be affected if they are not
kept free of solidified dirt. Clean dirt from around the rams
regularly. When leaving or parking the machine, close all
rams if possible to reduce the risk of weather corrosion.
INT-3-2-10
! ! CAUTION
Cleaning metal parts with incorrect solvents can cause
corrosion. Use only recommended cleaning agents and
solvents.
INT-3-2-11
! CAUTION !
'O' rings, Seals and Gaskets
Badly fitted, damaged or rotted 'O' rings, seals and gaskets
can cause leakages and possible accidents. Renew
whenever disturbed unless otherwise instructed. Do not use
Triochloroethane or paint thinners near 'O' rings and seals.
INT-3-2-12
! ! WARNING
If your machine is equipped with a fire extinguisher, make
sure it is checked regularly. Keep it in the operator's cab
until you need to use it.
Do not use water to put out a machine fire, you could
spread an oil fire or get a shock from an elecrical fire. Use
carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam extinguishers. Contact
your nearest fire department as quickly as possible.
Firefighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus.
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! WARNING !
A machine can roll off jacks and crush you unless the
wheels have been chocked. Always chock the wheels at the
opposite end of the machine that is to be jacked. Do not
work underneath a machine supported only by jacks.
Always support a jacked-up machine on axle stands before
working underneath it.
INT-3-2-8
Section 2
Rams
Cleaning
Fires
Jacking
4 - 2
Issue 1