General Safety Instructions - Case 3 Series Operator's Manual

SECTION 1

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully read the safety rules contained herein and
follow advised precautions to avoid potential haz-
ards and to safeguard your safety and personal
integrity.
In this manual you will find the following indications:

WARNING
This symbol warns about the possibility of potential
damages to the machine that can involve the oper-
ator's safety.

DANGER
With specific warnings about potential dangers for
the operator's or other persons integrity directly or
indirectly involved.
The non-compliance with the warnings preceded by
the above-mentioned keywords (WARNING and
DANGER) can cause serious accidents or even the
death of the persons involved.
Moreover, in the present Manual, some instructions
are given with text in italics, preceded by the words
NOTE and CAUTION.
NOTE: it emphasizes and underlines to the opera-
tor the correct technique or correct procedure to fol-
low.

CAUTION
It warns the operator of a possible hazard of
machine damage in case he does not follow a
determined procedure.
Your safety and that of the people around you
depends on you. It is essential that you understand
this manual for the correct operation, inspection,
lubrication and maintenance of this machine.
Read this manual carefully and check that:
- you understand fully the symbols on the controls
and the safety signs used in this manual and on
the machine;
- you understand fully the speed, stability, braking
and steering characteristics of the machine. If you
are in any doubt, consult your Dealer.
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The safety messages in this section concern situa-
tions which may arise during normal machine oper-
ation and servicing. These safety messages also
indicate the different ways of coping with these situ-
ations. Other safety messages are used throughout
the manual to indicate specific dangers.
Whatever type of work is concerned, the safety
arrangements applicable to private or public job
sites are those which correspond to the regulations
in force in the country and in the trade concerned
(example, mining, quarries, underground work).
The information given in this chapter is a summary
of the basic rules to respect at all times and does
not exempt you from observing traffic regulations or
the requirements of insurance companies.
The standard attachments and equipment of this
machine are intended for general earth-moving pur-
poses and re-handling. If the machine is to be used
for handling suspended loads, (tubes, concrete pipe
sections, etc.), make sure the machine is suitably
equipped for this type of job.
Do not use this machine for any applications or pur-
poses other than those described in this manual. If
you use this machine for duties involving the use of
attachments, accessories, or special tools, consult
your Dealer to make sure that the adaptations or
modifications carried out are in conformity with the
machine's technical specifications and with current
regulations on safety.
Any modifications or adaptations which are not
approved by the manufacturer may invalidate the
machine's original conformity with safety require-
ments.
Any functional disorders, especially those affecting
the safety of the machine, should therefore be recti-
fied immediately.