Case CX14 Operator's Manual page 10

The proper and safe lubrication and maintenance
for this machine, recommended by CASE, is out-
lined in this OPERATORS MANUAL for this machine.
Improper performance of lubrication or mainte-
nance procedures are dangerous and could result
in injury or death. Read and understand this OP-
ERATORS MANUAL before performing any lubri-
cation or maintenance.
The serviceman or mechanic may be unfamiliar
with many of the systems on this machine. This
makes it important to use caution when perform-
ing service work. A knowledge of the system and
or components is important before the removal or
disassembly of any component.
Because of the size of some of the machine com-
ponents, the serviceman or mechanic should
check the weights noted in this manual. Use proper
lifting procedures when removing any components.
Weight of components table is shown in Section
6, SPECIFICATIONS.
SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following is a list of basic precautions that must
always be observed.
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1. Read and understand all Warning plates and de-
cal on the machine before Operating, Maintaining
or Repairing this machine.
2. Always wear protective glasses and protective
shoes when working around machines. In particu-
lar, wear protective glasses when using hammers,
punches or drifts on any part of the machine or
attachments. Use welders gloves, hood/goggles,
apron and the protective clothing appropriate to the
welding job being performed. Do not wear loose
fitting or torn clothing. Remove all rings from fin-
gers, loose jewelry, confine long hair and loose
clothing before working on this machinery.
3. Disconnect the battery and hang a “Do Not Oper-
ate” tag in the Operators Compartment. Remove
ignition keys.
4. If possible, make all repairs with the machine
parked on a level, hard surface. Block the machine
so it does not roll while working on or under the
machine. Hang a “Do Not Operate” tag in the Op-
erators Compartment.
5. Do not work on any machine that is supported only
by lift, jacks or a hoist. Always use blocks or jack
stands, capable of supporting the machine, before
performing any disassembly.
Do not operate this machine unless you have read
and understand the instructions in this OPERA-
TORS MANUAL. Improper machine operation is
dangerous and could result in injury or death.
6. Relieve all pressure in air, oil or water systems
before any lines, fittings or related items are dis-
connected or removed. Always make sure all
raised components are blocked correctly and be
alert for possible pressure when disconnecting any
device from a system that utilizes pressure.
7. Lower the bucket, blade, or other attachments to
the ground before performing any work on the ma-
chine. If this cannot be done, make sure the bucket,
blade or other attachment is blocked correctly to
prevent it from dropping unexpectedly.
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