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15. Repairs which require welding should be performed only with the benefit of the appropriate reference informa-
tion and by personnel adequately trained and skilled in welding procedures. Determine the type of metal being
welded and select the correct welding procedure and electrodes, rods or wires to provide a metal weld strength
at least equivalent to that of the parent metal. Make sure to disconnect the battery before any welding operation
is performed.
16. Do not damage wiring during removal operations. Reinstall the wiring so it is not damaged nor will be damaged
in operation of the machine by contacting sharp corners, or by rubbing against some object or hot surface. Do
not connect wiring to a line containing fluid.
17. Be sure all protective devices, including guards and shields, are properly installed and functioning correctly before
starting a repair. If a guard or shield must be removed to perform the repair work, use extra caution and replace
the guard or shield after repair is complete.
18. Performing maintenance and repair operations while the bucket is lifted is dangerous, because there is the pos-
sibility of a device falling. Do not fail to lower such device and place the bucket to the ground before starting the
operation.
19. Loose or dirty fuel, lubrication and hydraulic systems, pipes and hoses may cause fires. Do not bend or strike
high-pressure lines, do not install bent or damaged lines. Inspect lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not check
for leaks with your hands. Very small (pinhole) leaks can result in a high velocity oil jet that will be invisible close
to the hose.
This oil can penetrate the skin and cause personal injury. Use card-board or paper to locate pinhole leaks.
20. Tighten connections to the correct torque. Make sure that all protections against burns, the clamps and the oper-
ator's protective devices are correctly installed in order to prevent excessive heat, vibrations or rubbing against
other parts during operation. Shields that protect against oil spray onto hot exhaust components in event of a
line, tube or seal failure must be installed correctly.
21. Do not operate a machine if any rotating part is damaged or contacts any other part during operation. Any high
speed rotating component that has been damaged or altered should be checked for balance before reusing.
22. Be careful when servicing or separating the tracks. Chips can fly when removing or installing a track pin. Wear
safety glasses and long sleeve protective clothing. Tracks can unroll very quickly when separated. Keep away
from front and rear of machine. The machine can move unexpectedly when both tracks (crawlers) are disengaged
from the sprockets. Block the machine to prevent it from moving.
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