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Know What You’re Doing
Maintenance on this type of machine is not for
inexperienced or untrained personnel. It can be
hazardous unless performed properly. Be sure you have
the necessary skill, information, correct tools and proper
equipment to do the job safely.
Be sure to maintain the equipment according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Regularly check the
operation of the protective and safety devices.
Do not perform any work on a machine unless you are
authorized and quali ed to do so.
If you have been authorized to perform maintenance,
read the manufacturer’s operating and service
manuals. Study the instructions. Check the lubrication
charts and examine all the instruction messages on the
machine.
Protect Yourself
Wear all the personal protective clothing and PPE
issued to you or called for by job conditions or your
supervisor.
You may need:
• Hard hat.
• Safety shoes.
• Safety glasses, goggles or face shield.
• Heavy duty gloves.
• Hearing protection.
• Re ective clothing.
• Wet weather gear.
• Respirator or lter mask.
Wear whatever is needed to protect yourself. Do not
take chances.
Maintain equipment
Perform Maintenance Safely
Perform Maintenance Safely
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Perform Maintenance Safely
WARNING! Avoid death or serious injury from
entanglement. Do not wear loose clothing or
accessories. Stay away from all rotating components
when the engine is running. Contact, wrapping or
entanglement with rotating or moving parts could result in
death or serious injury.
Wear a rubber apron and rubber gloves when working
with corrosives. Wear gloves and safety shoes when
handling wooden blocks or sharp-edged metal.
Always use safety glasses, goggles or a face shield.
They provide eye protection from uids under pressure,
during grinding and while servicing batteries. Protection
is also needed from ying debris, liquids and loose
material produced by equipment, tools and pressurized
air/water.
Wear a face shield and follow manufacturer’s instructions
when you disassemble spring-loaded components or work
with battery acids. Keep pockets free of all objects that
could fall out and drop into machinery.
Handle tools and heavy parts sensibly, with regard for
the safety of yourself and others. Lower items; don’t
drop them.
Avoid rotating parts
Wear eye protection
Do not
loosen
radiator cap
until cool
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