WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. 8. PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE 8.2 DURING MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL Only authorized personnel can service and repair the machine. Do not allow unauthorized personnel into the area. If necessary, employ an observer. Extra precaution should be used when grinding, welding, and using a sledge-hammer. 1-27 ATTACHMENTS ‡ Appoint a leader before starting removal or installation operations for attachments. ‡ Do not allow anyone other than the workers close to the machine or attachment. ‡ Place attachments that have been removed from the machine in a safe place so that they do not fall.
Put a fence around the attachments, and set up No Entry signs to prevent unauthorized persons from coming close. A0055130 WORK UNDER THE MACHINE ‡ Stop the machine on firm, level ground, and lower all work equipment to the ground before performing service or repairs under the machine. ‡ Always block 1 the tires securely. ‡ It is extremely dangerous to work under the machine if the tires are off the ground and the machine is supported only by the work equipment. Never work under the machine if the machine is poorly supported. A0055140