SECTION 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Page 10 MAINTENANCE Excessive or repeated skin contact with sealant or solvents may cause skin irritation. In case of skin contact, remove sealant or solvent promptly by washing with soap and water. Follow the manufacturer’s advice whenever cleaning agents or other chemicals are used. Lower blade and ripper before making hydraulic adjustments. To prevent personal injury, be sure no personnel are standing in the way of the blade and/or ripper when it is being lowered. Never allow anyone to walk under or be near unblocked raised equipment. Provide proper ventilation when operating in a closed building to avoid danger of exhaust gases.
Exhaust gases are dangerous and can cause unconsciousness and death. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure from a very small hole can be almost invisible, yet have sufficient force to penetrate the skin. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to search for suspected leaks. Do not use hands. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Serious infection or reaction can occur if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately. Wear proper protective equipment such as goggles or safety glasses with side shields, hard hat, safety shoes and heavy gloves when metal or other particles are apt to fly or fall. Lift and handle all heavy parts with a lifting device of proper capacity.
Be sure parts are secured by proper slings and hooks. Use lifting eyes if provided. Warn people in the area to stand clear. Do not attempt to repair a protective structure after an accident. Repaired structures do not provide the original strength and protection. Contact your distributor for information on structure replacement. Do not operate the machine again until the ROPS has been replaced. When using compressed air for cleaning parts, wear goggles or safety glasses with side shields. Use a air nozzle, which limits the pressure to 200 kPa. Do not use an open flame to check for leaks or fluid levels anywhere around the machine. Keep work area clean and dry.
Remove oil and water spills immediately. Do not pile up oily or greasy rags. They are a fire hazard. Store them in an approved, closed metal container. Use a soft iron or nonferrous hammer to install or remove ripper teeth. It is dangerous to hammer on the teeth. Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles to reduce the chances of injury. Batteries give off a highly inflammable gas. Never allow sparks or open flame near the batteries. A fire or explosion could occur. Do not charge batteries in a closed area. Provide proper ventilation to guard against accidental explosion of an accumulation of the explosive gas given off in the charging process.
When installing batteries, be sure the electrical master switch is in the "off" position. Be sure to connect the positive cable to the positive terminal and the negative (ground) cable to the negative terminal. Ether starting fluid is flammable. Follow the precautions printed on the container. An explosion can result if sparks or flame contact the ether in the container or if the container is stored in an area in which the temperature exceeds 70°C. Observe the following precautions: TD-40C DRESSTA