¤ WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. 8. PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE 1-23 USE OF LIGHTING ‡ When checking fuel, oil, or battery electrolyte, always use lighting with anti-explosion specifica- tions. If such lighting equipment is not used, there is danger of explosion. ‡ If work is carried out in dark places without installing lighting, there is danger of injury, so always install proper lighting. ‡ Even if it is dark, do not use a lighter or flame instead of lighting. There is danger of starting a fire, and if the battery gas ignites, it may cause an explosion.
‡ When using the machine as the power supply for the lighting, follow the instructions in this Operation and Maintenance Manual. A0055160 PREVENTION OF FIRE There is danger of the fuel and battery gas catching fire during maintenance, so always follow the precautions below when carrying out maintenance. ‡ Store fuel, oil, grease, and other flammable materials away from flame. ‡ Use non-flammable materials as the flushing oil for cleaning parts. Do not use diesel oil or gasoline. There is danger that they will catch fire. ‡ Never smoke when carrying out inspection or maintenance. Always smoke in the prescribed place.
‡ When checking fuel, oil, or battery electrolyte, always use lighting with anti-explosion specifica- tions. Never use lighters or matches as lighting. ‡ When carrying out grinding or welding operations on the chassis, remove any flammable materials to a safe place. ‡ Be sure that a fire extinguisher is present at the inspection and maintenance point. A0055020