Maintenance Safety ! WARNING Repairs Do not try to do repairs or any other type of maintenance work you do not understand. To avoid injury and/or damage get the work done by a specialist engineer. GEN-1-5 ! WARNING Battery A battery with frozen electrolyte can explode if it is used or charged. Do not use a machine with a frozen battery. To help prevent the battery from freezing, keep the battery fully charged. INT-3-1-7 ! WARNING Modifications and Welding Non-approved modifications can cause injury and damage. Parts of the machine are made from cast iron; welds on cast iron can weaken the structure and break. Do not weld cast iron.
Contact your JCB dealer for advice before modifying the machine. INT-3-1-2/1 ! WARNING Battery Gases Batteries give off explosive gases. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery. Do not smoke close to the battery. Make sure there is good ventilation in closed areas where batteries are being used or charged. Do not check the battery charge by shorting the terminals with metal; use a hydrometer or voltmeter. INT-3-1-8 ! WARNING Metal Splinters You can be injured by flying metal splinters when driving metal pins in or out. Use a soft faced hammer or drift to remove and fit metal pins. Always wear safety glasses. INT-3-1-3 ! WARNING Battery Terminals The machine is negatively earthed.
Always connect the negative pole of the battery to earth. When connecting the battery, connect the earth (-) lead last. ! WARNING Electrical Circuits Understand the electrical circuit before connecting or disconnecting an electrical component. A wrong connection can cause injury and/or damage. INT-3-1-4 When disconnecting the battery, disconnect the earth (-) lead first. INT-3-1-9 ! WARNING Hydraulic Fluid Fine jets of hydraulic fluid at high pressure can penetrate the skin. Do not use your fingers to check for hydraulic fluid leaks. Do not put your face close to suspected leaks. Hold a piece of cardboard close to suspected leaks and then inspect the cardboard for signs of hydraulic fluid.
If hydraulic fluid penetrates your skin, get medical help immediately. INT-3-1-10/1 ! WARNING Communications Bad communications can cause accidents. If two or more people are working on the machine, make sure each is aware of what the others are doing. Before starting the engine make sure the others are clear of the danger areas; examples of danger areas are: the rotating blades and belt on the engine, the attachments and linkages, and anywhere beneath or behind the machine. People can be killed or injured if these precautions are not taken. INT-3-1-5 ! DANGER Hydraulic Pressure Hydraulic fluid at system pressure can injure you.
Before disconnecting or connecting hydraulic hoses, stop the engine and operate the controls to release pressure trapped in the hoses. Make sure the engine cannot be started while the hoses are open. INT-3-1-11/1 ! WARNING Petrol Do not use petrol in this machine. Do not mix petrol with the diesel fuel; in storage tanks the petrol will rise to the top and form flammable vapours. INT-3-1-6 9803/7110 Issue 1 Section 2 Care & Safety Section 2 4 - 1 4 - 1