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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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SAFE MAINTENANCE
Prior to service in the machine:
- Park the machine on the level ground.
- Lower the bucket to the ground.
- Move the safety lever to the
LOCK
position.
- Switch off the Auto-Idle.
- Let the engine idle with no load for at least five
minutes until it has cooled down.
- Turn the ignition key to the
OFF
position to stop
the engine.
- Remove the ignition key from the start switch.
- Apply the "Maintenance in progress" tag (see
SAFETY DECALS in this Chapter). This tag can
be applied o the left-hand control lever, safety
lever or cab door.
To avoid accidents:
- Understand maintenance procedure before
starting the work.
- Keep the working area clean and dry.
- Do not spray water or steam inside the cab.
- Do not lubricate or service the machine when it
is in motion.
- Keep hands, feet and clothes far from moving
parts.
- Do not leave the machine unattended if
servicing requires the engine running.
- If the machine is to be raised, place boom and
arm at an angle 90 to 110°. Lock machine
components which should be raised for
maintenance or repair using suitable supporting
means.
- Never work under a machine kept raised by the
boom.
- Inspect certain component regularly, repair or
replace as necessary. Refer to the Chapter
MAINTENANCE
in Operator's Manual.
- Keep all components in good condition and
properly install. Immediately repair any fault.
- Immediately repair any damage.Replace worn
or failed components. Remove grease, oil,
debris build-ups.
- Disconnect the negative cable from the battery
before carry out any work on he electrical sysem
or arc-welding on he machine.