. SAFETY SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 2 - 36 WORK UNDER T HE MACHINE If it is necess ary to go under the work equipm ent or the machine to carry out equipment an enough to s machine. service and maintenance, support the work d machine securely with blocks and stands strong upport the weight of the work equipment and It is extremely dangerous to work under the machine if the track shoes are lift only with the touched by hydraulic pip suddenly dro the work equi ed off the ground and the ma work equipment. If any of th chine is supported e control levers is accident, or there is damage ing, the work equipment or occurring to the the machine will p. This is extremely dangerous .
Never work under pment or the machine. NOISE If the noise from the machine is too loud, it ma y cause temporary or permanent hearing problems. W hen carrying out maintenanc e of the engine and you are exp osed to noise for long period s of t ime, we ar ear covers or ear plugs while working. WHEN USING H AMMER When using a h ammer, pins may fly out or met al particles may be scattered. This may lead to serious injury. Al ways do as follows. If hard metal parts such as pins, bucket teet h, cutting edges, or bearings are might be sc goggles and hit with a hammer, there is a hazard that pieces attered and cause injury. Always wear safety gloves.
When hitting pins or bucket teeth, there is a hazard that broken pieces might area. Always be sent flying and injure people in the surrounding check that there is no one in th e surroundingarea. There is a ha zard that the pin hit with stron g force may fly out and injure pe ople in the surrounding area. WELDING WOR KS Welding operati ons must always be carried out by a qualified welde r and in a place equipp ed with prope r equipment. There is a hazar d of gas, fire, or electrocution w hen carrying out welding, so neve r allow any unqualifie d personne to carry out wel ding.
REMOVING BATTERY TERMINALS When repairing the electrical system or when c arrying out electrica l welding, remove the negative (-) te rminal of the battery to preve nt the flow of current.