SAFE OPERATION - 5 4. SAFE LOADING AND TRANSPORT OF THE EXCAVATOR 5. MAINTENANCE 1. Observe all regulations concerning the transport of excavators on public roads. 2. Use adequately long and robust ramps when loading on the machine. (for details see "TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A VEHICLE") 3. Do not change the running direction and to avoid tipping over, do not try to swing the attachment crosswise to the loading ramps. 4. Lower the attachment on the loading bed and release the pressure from the hydraulic system. Stop the engine and remove the key. After loading the excavator on the truck, block the tracks with blocks and tie down the excavator at the appropriate locations.
Before doing maintenance work on the excavator, place the machine on a firm, flat and level surface, lower the attachments to the ground, stop the engine, release pressure trapped in the hydraulic system, lock all control levers and remove the key. When dismantling hydraulic parts, make sure that the hydraulic oil has cooled down sufficiently to avoid burns. Start maintenance work carefully, e.g. loosen plug slowly so that oil will not squirt out. 1. Before doing work on the engine, the exhaust system, the radiator and the hydraulics, let the excavator cool down sufficiently. 2. Always turn off the engine when filling the fuel tank. Avoid spilling and over-filling of fuel. 3.
Smoking is prohibited while refueling or handling the battery. Keep sparks and fire away from the fuel tank and battery. Flammable gases escape from the battery, especially during charging. 4. Do not use or charge a refillable type battery if the fluid level is below the LOWER (lower limit level) mark. Otherwise, the battery component parts may prematurely deteriorate, which may shorten the battery's service life or cause an explosion. Check the fluid level regularly and add distilled water as required so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels. 5.
Read and follow the directions "STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY" in "OPERATION OF THE ENGINE", when starting with an auxiliary battery. 6. Keep a first-aid box and a fire extinguisher at hand at all times. 7. Do not open the radiator cap before the radiator has cooled down sufficiently. First loosen the cap to the first stop and allow the system enough time to release the remaining pressure. Then loosen the cap completely. (1) Chain (2) Block 5. Avoid abrupt braking of the vehicle with the excavator loaded. Sudden braking causes the excavator to move and may cause a serious accident. 6. Do not use the hooks on the roof of CAB for lifting the excavator. 8.
To avoid short-circuiting the battery, always remove the ground cable first and attach the positive cable first.