25 WEBM1000 Safety Section (D6T LGP (OEM)) Electrical Storm Injury Prevention Grease or oil under high pressure coming out of the relief valve can penetrate the body causing injury or death. Do not watch the relief valve to see if grease or oil is escaping. Watch the track or track adjustment cylinder to see if the track is being loosened. Move all hydraulic controls to the HOLD position before starting the engine. Move the direction control (switch) to NEUTRAL. Engage the parking brake switch. Diesel engine exhaust contains products of combustion. These products can be harmful to your health. Always start the engine and always operate the engine in a ventilated area.
If you are in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside. The pins and bushings in a dry track pin joint can become very hot. It is possible to burn the fingers if there is more than brief contact with these components. Electrical Storm Injury Prevention Check for the presence of bystanders or maintenance personnel. Ensure that all personnel are clear of the machine. When lightning is striking in the vicinity of the machine, the operator should never attempt the following procedures: Briefly sound the horn before you start the engine. Before Operation Mount the machine. Clear all personnel from the machine and from the area. Dismount the machine.
If you are in the operator's station during an electrical storm, stay in the operator's station. If you are on the ground during an electrical storm, stay away from the vicinity of the machine. Remove all obstacles from the path of the machine. Beware of hazards such as wires, ditches, etc. Be sure that all windows are clean. Secure the doors and the windows in either the open position or the shut position. Before Starting Engine Start the engine only from the operator's compartment. Do not short across the battery terminals and do not short across the batteries. Bypassing the engine neutral start system can damage the electrical system.
Adjust the rearview mirrors (if equipped) for best vision close to the machine. Make sure that the machine horn, the backup alarm (if equipped) and all other warning devices are working properly. Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Daily Inspection” in this manual. Inspect the condition of the seat belt and mounting hardware. Replace any damaged parts or worn parts. Regardless of appearance, replace the seat belt after three years of use. Do not use an extension for a seat belt on a retractable seat belt. Fasten the seat belt securely. Visibility Information Adjust the seat so that full pedal travel can be achieved.
Make sure that the operator's back is against the back of the seat. Before you start the machine, perform a walk-around inspection in order to ensure that there are no hazards around the machine. Make sure that the machine is equipped with a lighting system that is adequate for the job conditions. Make sure that all lights are working properly. Before you start the engine or before you move the machine, make sure that no one is working on the machine, working underneath the machine or working close to the machine. Make sure that the area is free of personnel.
While the machine is in operation, constantly survey the area around the machine in order to identify potential hazards as hazards become visible around the machine. Your machine may be equipped with visual aids. Some examples of visual aids are Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and mirrors. Before operating the machine, ensure that the visual aids are in proper working condition and that the visual aids are clean. Adjust the visual aids using the procedures that are located in this Operation and Maintenance Manual,. If equipped, the Work Area Vision System shall be adjusted according to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8157 “Work Area Vision System”.
Engine Starting If a warning tag is attached to the start switch or attached to the controls, do not start the engine. Also, do not move any controls.