SAFE OPERATION -5 6. If the excavator is to tow another machine, the load must be smaller than the strength of the hook. 8. 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. 9. Leaking hydraulic fluid has enough pressure to penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries. Leakages from pin holes can be totally invisible. Do not use the bare hand for checking on possible leakages. Always use a piece of wood or cardboard. It is strongly recommended you use a face mask or eye protection.
Should injuries occur with leaking hydraulic fluid, contact a doctor immediately. This fluid can cause gangrene or serious allergic reactions. 5. MAINTENANCE Before doing maintenance work on the excavator, place the machine on even solid ground, Iower the attachments on the ground, stop the engine and release the cylinder pressure by actuating the levers. When dismantling hydraulic parts, make sure that the hydraulic oil has cooled down sufficiently to avoid burns. Start maintenance work carefully, e.g. loosen screws 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.
Turn off the engine at all times when filling with fuel. Avoid spilling and over-filling of fuel. 3. Smoking is prohibited while fuelling and 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 the 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 "STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY" in "OPERATION OF THE ENGINE", when starting with an auxiliary battery. 6. To avoid short-circuiting the battery, always remove the earth cable first and attach the plus cable first. 7. Keep a first-aid box and a fire extinguisher at hand at all times. 10.To avoid leakage of battery acid which contains heavy metals, do not throw the battery away. 11.Observe all laws and regulations concerning the disposal of used oil, coolants, solvents, hydraulic fluids, battery acids and batteries. 12.To avoid fire, do not heat the hydraulic components (tanks, pipes, hoses, cylinders) before they have been drained and washed. Max.
drawbar pull at coupling hook 35.3 kN (3599 kg) Max. vertical load at coupling hook 4.1 kN (418 kg)