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2.12 Crush and Burn Avoidance
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Do not work under the lift arms unless they are resting safely on the ground
or supported by the lift arm brace.
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Do not use any restraining devices such as cables or chains that are
damaged or do not have sufficient carrying capacity. Always wear safety
gloves when working with wire cables.
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Never align holes with your fingers when working on the machine. Instead
use a suitable mandrel.
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Keep yourself and all objects that could be drawn into the fan at a safe
distance while the engine is running. The fan may deflect these objects
away or destroy them and would likely be damaged by the objects.
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The entire cooling system is hot and under pressure when it is at or near
operating temperature. Avoid touching parts that carry coolant to avoid the
possibility of burns.
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Allow the machine to cool thoroughly prior to touching or removing the
cooling system cap. Once cool, loosen the cover slowly to bleed off any
excess pressure.
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The engine and hydraulic oil are hot when at or near operating temperature.
Avoid skin contact with hot oil or parts carrying oil.
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Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when you are working with the
battery. keep sparks and open flames away from the work area.
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Before performing any work in the engine compartment, make sure the
locking mechanism is engaged on the hood support strut so that the engine
cover cannot close unintentionally.
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Exhaust components are hot when at or near operating temperature. Allow
the machine to cool thoroughly prior to touching or performing service work
on exhaust components to avoid the possibility of burns.
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