Maintenance Safety - Wallenstein LXT95 Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY

1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2. Follow good shop practices.
• Keep service area clean and dry.
• Be sure electrical outlets and tools are
properly grounded.
• Use adequate light for the job at hand.
3. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never
operate the machine or the towing vehicle in a
closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause
asphyxiation.
4. Put the machine in safe condition before
working on this machine:
• grapple closed and resting on trailer
• install boom pin lock
• shut off the engine
• turn fuel valve off
• ensure load is secure
• secure the trailer from movement
5. Allow the engine to cool before performing
maintenance, engine components and oil may
be hot enough to cause injury.
6. Never work under equipment unless it is blocked
securely.
7. When performing any service or maintenance
work always use personal protection devices
such as
• safety glasses,
• hand protection - gloves
• hearing protectors
• safety shoes
8. Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to restore
your equipment to original specifications. The
manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries
or damages caused by use of unapproved parts
and/or accessories.
9. A fire extinguisher and
first aid kit should be kept
readily accessible while
performing maintenance
on this equipment.
10. Inspect and tighten all bolts, nuts and screws
and check that all electrical, hydraulic and fuel
connections are properly secured to ensure
grapple is in a safe condition.
11. When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and devices
are installed before placing grapple in service.
12. When performing maintenance on this equipment
we recommend to have at least 2 workers
present. Do not work alone in case an emergency
should arise.
13. When cleaning any parts, do not use gasoline,
use regular cleanser.
14. Always use proper tools, that are in good
condition. Make sure you understand how to
use them, before performing any service work.
15. Never place any part of your body where it would
be in danger if movement should occur during
assembly, installation, maintenance, repairing
or moving.
16. Remove the wire from the spark plug when
servicing the engine or equipment TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
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