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SAFETY

General Precautions

working  in  severe  conditions  where
large  amounts  of  combustible  debris
are  present.  Engine  exhaust  systems
provide  numerous  small  pockets  where
ﬂammable debris can gather. Even small
accumulations  close  to  hot  exhaust
components can ignite and smolder.

4. Clean out all accumulated debris (twigs,

pine  needles,  branches,  bark,  leaves,
saw  dust,  small  wood  chips)  and  any
other  combustible  materials  from  inside
the machine belly pans or lower machine
structures  as  well  as  from  areas  in
proximity to the engine, fuel and hydraulic
oil systems no less frequently than at the
completion of each work shift.

5. Inspect the machine regularly for any

signs of diesel fuel or hydraulic system
leakage. Check for worn or damaged fuel
or hydraulic lines before starting up any
equipment.

6. Clean up any grease, diesel fuel, hydraulic

and lubricating oil accumulation and
spillage immediately.

7. Steam clean the engine, and belly pan areas

at least once a month or more frequently
when working in sever conditions where
large amounts of combustible debris are
present.

8. Use only nonﬂammable solutions for

cleaning the machine and components.

9. Inspect the exhaust system daily for any

signs of leakage. Check for worn, cracked,
broken or damaged pipes or mufﬂer. Also
check  for  missing  or  damaged  bolts  or
clamps.  Should  any  exhaust  leaks  or
defective  parts  be  found,  repairs  must
be  made  immediately.  Engine  exhaust
leaks  can  cause  ﬁres.  Do  not  operate
the  machine  until  the  exhaust  leak  is
repaired.

10. During daily operation of the machine,

the occurrence of exhaust leaks are
usually accompanied by a change or

increase in engine exhaust noise levels.
These audible warnings cannot be
ignored. Should any exhaust leaks occur
during operation, the machine must be
shut down immediately and not put back
to work until the necessary repairs have
been completed.

11. Before starting repair work, such as

welding, the surrounding area should be
cleaned and a ﬁre extinguisher should be
close by.

12. Do not use the machine on top of or to

push piles of burning timber. A machine
ﬁre will likely result.

What to do to prepare for a machine

ﬁre

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Prevent the ﬁre from happening in the

ﬁrst place by ensuring that all machine
systems are frequently inspected and
always well maintained.

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Ensure that any hand held ﬁre extinguishers

are  charged  and  in  working  order.  Fire
extinguishers require routine care. Follow
the  manufacturer’s  instructions  for
inspection  and  maintenance  shown  on
the label of the ﬁre extinguisher and in the
extinguisher manufacturer’s manual.

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Ensure that you follow all national, state

/ provincial and local regulations dealing
with ﬁre ﬁghting in effect in your speciﬁc
geographic region.

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Ensure that all information necessary for

you to immediately contact all sources
of help (local ﬁre department, etc) in the
event of a ﬁre emergency is recorded and
readily available at all times.