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CHAPTER 2 - SAFETY, DECALS, AND HAND SIGNALS

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Issued 8-04 Bur

6-34551NA

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Engine exhaust fumes can cause death. If you

operate this machine in an enclosed area, make
sure there is ventilation to replace the exhaust
fumes with fresh air.

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If your machine has a cab make sure that all

windows are clean and that the windshield wipers
work correctly.

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Check all controls in a clear area and make sure

the machine is operating correctly.

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Dust, fog, smoke, etc., can decrease your vision

and cause an accident. Stop the machine or
decrease the speed until you can see.

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Contact with high voltage power lines,

underground cables, etc., can cause serious injury
or death from electrocution.

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Before you drive or operate in an area with high

voltage lines, cables, or a power station, tell the
power or utility company what you are going to do.
You MUST HAVE THE POWER DISCONNECTED OR
KEEP A SAFE WORKING DISTANCE from the lines,
cables, or power station. Keep all parts of the
machine at least 4.6 m (15 feet) away from the
power source. You must also know any federal,
state/provincial, or local safety codes or
regulations that apply to the job site.

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If a part of the machine touches high voltage

power:

1. Warn other workers NOT TO TOUCH THE

MACHINE and to stay away from the machine.

2. If you can break contact, reverse the operation

that caused contact with the high voltage power,
and move the machine away from the danger
area. If you cannot break contact stay in the
machine until the utility company de-energizes
the line and tells you that the power is off.

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If you have extreme conditions, such as a fire, etc.,

and you are forced to leave the machine, do not
step off the machine. Jump as far from the
machine as possible with your feet together and do
not touch the ground with your hands.

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Do not operate the machine if you do not feel well.

This can be dangerous for you and for the people
around you.

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You must make a judgment if weather, road, or

earth conditions will permit safe operation on a hill,
ramp, or rough ground.

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Stay away from hazardous areas such as ditches,

overhangs, etc. Walk around the work area before
you start and look for hazards.

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Be alert and always know the location of all

workers in your area. Keep all other persons
completely away from your machine. Injury or
death can result if you do not follow these
instructions.

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

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Do not attempt repairs unless trained. Refer to

manuals and experienced repair personnel for
help.

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Before you service the machine, put a Do Not

Operate tag on the key switch. The Do Not
Operate tag is included with your new machine.
Addition tags, part number 321-4614 are available
from your Dealer.

321-4614

Figure 4

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Wear protective glasses and other required safety

equipment when servicing or repairing the
machine.

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Wear gloves to protect hands when handling

cable.

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Disconnect the battery before working on the

electrical system. Know the consequences of
disconnecting any electronic or computer devices.

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Avoid lubrication or mechanical adjustments with

the machine in motion or the engine operating. If
the engine must be in operation to make certain
adjustments, place the transmission in neutral,
apply the parking device, place the equipment in a
safe position, securely block the wheels and use
extreme caution.

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Securely block the machine or any component that

may fall before working on the machine or
component. If possible, use a back up or
secondary blocking device, also.

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To prevent unexpected movement, securely block

working elements when repairing or changing
working tool parts such as cutting edges.

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Never make repairs on pressurized components,

fluid, gas or mechanical until the pressure has
been relieved according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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Use extreme caution when removing radiator

caps, drain plugs, grease fittings or pressure taps.
Park the machine and let it cool down before
opening a pressurized tank.