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2 - SAFETY INFORMATION

8. Check that no part of the machine is encroaching on

the highway. If this cannot be avoided, install the nec-
essary regulation signaling equipment.

Maintenance and adjustments

• Do not try to service this machine unless you have first

read and understood the safety messages and instruc-
tions featuring in this manual.

• When carrying out service work always wear suitable

attire. Avoid loose-fitting clothing.

• Release pressure completely in the hydraulic system

before disconnecting the hydraulic lines. Hydraulic oil
escaping under pressure can cause serious injury.

• Before doing maintenance work on the machine, shut

down the engine and allow it to cool down. Otherwise,
you could be burned.

• Before commencing any work on the machine, place a

"Do not operate" tag on the right-hand control arm.

• Always wear eye protection when using a tool that

might project metal particles. Use a hammer with a
soft face, such as copper, for installing pins.

• Poorly carried out maintenance or adjustments can

cause serious injuries.

If you do not understand a

servicing or adjustment procedure, consult your CASE
CONSTRUCTION Dealer.

• If the attachment is raised or if the machine moves with-

out an operator, serious injury can result. Before car-
rying out maintenance on this machine, proceed as fol-
lows:
Park the machine on flat, level ground.
Lower the attachment until it is resting on the ground.
Lower the dozer blade (if equipped) until it rests on the
ground.
Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
Lock the tracks to prevent any machine movement.

• Any unauthorized modifications made to this ma-

chine can cause serious injury.

Do not undertake

any modifications without first consulting your CASE
CONSTRUCTION Dealer.

Any modifications made

must be in conformity with the technical specifications
of the machine and any current safety legislation re-
quirements.

• Certain components of the machine are subject to

type approval. When replacing such components, it
is mandatory to make sure that they conform to reg-
ulations. Use only genuine CASE CONSTRUCTION
parts.

• Pressurized hydraulic fluid or grease that penetrates

the skin can cause serious injury.

Take the neces-

sary safety precautions (safety clothing and protection
for face and hands) to avoid such risks. Also, before
using these products, read the manufacturer's instruc-
tions concerning their use. If hydraulic fluid penetrates
the skin, call a doctor immediately.

• Coolant solution is toxic.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Antidote:
External:

rinse thoroughly with water and remove

soiled clothes.
Internal: do not induce vomiting. Rinse the mouth out
with water. Seek medical advice.
Eyes: rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical
advice.

• The pressure in the track tension cylinders is high. Fol-

low the procedure described in this manual carefully for
increasing or reducing track tension.

• When carrying out a welding operation on the under-

carriage or upper-structure carriage as authorized by
CASE CONSTRUCTION and in accordance with the
instructions, disconnect the batteries, disconnect the
alternator B+ and D+ terminal wires, and connect the
welding apparatus ground cable to the component on
which the welding operation is to be performed. Never
connect the welding apparatus to the undercarriage
when welding on the upper-structure (or vice-versa).
Never connect the welding apparatus ground to a
component of the hydraulic system.

• When using compressed air, take the necessary pre-

cautions to protect your face.

• Clean the machine regularly. Accumulations of grease,

dirt, and debris can cause injuries or damage the ma-
chine.

• Periodically inspect the fastening of the main compo-

nents, as part of the machine maintenance program:
counterweight, swing bearing, and operator's compart-
ment. In the event of problems, consult your CASE
CONSTRUCTION Dealer.

• If the accumulator is not functioning correctly, consult

your CASE CONSTRUCTION Dealer.

Never try to

carry out any servicing operation on the accumulator. If
this instruction is not followed serious injury can result.

• The accumulator is charged with nitrogen under high

pressure. Do not weld or allow flames to come near to
the accumulator.

• There is high pressure fuel in the feed line when the

engine is running and immediately after it has been shut
down. Wait for two minutes after engine shut down
before you do any maintenance or inspections to allow
the pressure to drop in the line.

• High-voltage is charged to the controller and/or to the

injector while the engine is running and immediately
after it has been shut down.
Do not touch the controller or the injector.
If it is necessary to touch them for maintenance pur-
poses, consult your CASE CONSTRUCTION Dealer.

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