A WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. 8. PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE 8.2 DURING MAINTENANCE + Only authorized personnel can service and repair the machine. Extra precaution should be used when grinding, welding, and using a sledge hammer. Keep a safe distance Place attachments that have been removed from the machine in a safe place so that they do not fall. If they fall on you or others, serious injury could result. Always lower all movable work equipment to the ground or to their lowest position before performing service or repairs under the machine. Always block the track shoes of the machine securely.
Never work under the machine if the machine is poorly supported. Spilled oil or grease, or scattered tools or broken pieces are danger- ous because they may cause you to slip or trip. Always keep your machine clean and tidy. If water gets into the electrical system, there is danger that the machine may not move or may move unexpectedly. Do not use water or steam to clean the sensors, connectors, or the inside of the operator’s compartment. 1-17