INFLATING TIRES SAFETY Always bear in mind that tires can burst while being inflated, causing serious accidents. Before servicing the tires, observe the following precautions: Before inflating tires, always check the wheel rims, tire walls and tread for cuts, broken cords, or other damage. Have a tire expert perform checks and tire maintenance. When inflating tires, use a protective cage, and a compressed air gun with extension hose and pressure gauge. Make sure there is nobody in the vicinity before starting to inflate a tire. Stand at the tread side of the tire to inflate it. ACCUMULATOR This machine is equipped with an accumulator charged with high-pressure nitrogen gas.
Before servicing the accumulator, observe the following precautions: Do not dissemble the accumulator. Do not expose the accumulator to high heat or an open flame. Do not weld on the accumulator. Do not drill or cut the accumulator. Do not strike or crush the accumulator. When replacing or disposing of the accumulator, always release the nitrogen pressure from the chamber. CRITICAL PARTS Periodically some parts must be replaced due to safety purpose. Even if these parts seem to be in good condition and operating properly they may fail at some point causing possible injury to the operator or pedestrian.
Listed are some of the systems containing these components that may fail under extended use: Seat belts. Fuel supply and delivery hoses. Hydraulic system: main delivery hoses and tubing. Hydraulic hoses: all the hoses that feed and return the hydraulic fluid to and from the work equipment. For additional information: See “WEAR PARTS” on page (3-7) VIBRATIONS TO WHICH THE OPERATOR IS EXPOSED According to test results carried out to determine the vibrations transmitted to the operator by the machine, the upper limbs are subjected to vibrations lower than 2.5 m/sec 2 (8.2 ft/sec 2 ). The seated part of the body is subject to vibrations lower than 0.5 m/sec 2 (1.7 ft/sec 2 ). WA480-5L 1-21