What's taproot

Source excerpt

# MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES # GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES ## HYDRAULIC SAFETY ! WARNING Hot hydraulic oil can cause severe burns. DO NOT work on the hydraulic system if the oil system temperature exceeds 120 degrees F. (49 degrees C.) Before ANYONE works on the hydraulic system: 1. Lower the boom to the horizontal position. 2. Support the boom to avoid unintentional lowering. 3. Shutdown the engine. 4. Remove the key from the ignition. 5. Clean the area around the oil reservoir cap (A). ## FLUID UNDER PRESSURE A ! WARNING Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and can cause serious personal injury. Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks. DO NOT use hands! Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, be sure to relieve all line pressure. Before applying pressure to the system, be sure that all connections are tight. DO NOT apply pressure to a damaged line, hose or fitting. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Proper medical treatment must be administered immediately. A serious infection or reaction can result without proper medical treatment. ## WELDING PRECAUTIONS ## WARNING DO NOT weld on any structural member. Any unauthorized welding can cause structural failure or possible personal injury. All unauthorized welding or repair procedures will void the machine warranty. Before performing any authorized welding, be sure to discon- nect the positive lead from the batery. Properly attach the ground cable of the weider to the frame member that is being welded. Failure to do so can cause electrical system damage. 5-4

Source excerpt

# GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES (cont.) ## WARNING (cont.) ! # GENERAL SAFETY ! # GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES ! CAUTION USE SEAT BELT Always wear seat belt while operating the machine to reduce the risk of personal injury. ! ## CAUTION ## PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE Unauthorized modifications to machine may impair the safety, machine function and/or affect machine life. ALWAYS use a safety support or brace when working on, under, or around the machine or forks. DO NOT adjust or lubricate machine while it is in motion. SHUT OFF engine and LOCKOUT ignition while working on machine unless maintenance instructions require engine running. REPLACE all shields and guards after servicing. NEVER use the machine as a platform for lifting personal. ! ## CAUTION ## BOOM SAFETY DO NOT enter DANGER AREA under or around boom when the forks are off the ground or while engine is running. (See diagram at right for DANGER AREA). Serious personal injury could result if boom should unexpectedly drop. Before ANY work is performed in the DANGER AREA the boom must be COMPLETELY lowered and the forks must be resting on the ground. SERVICE MANUAL MANTENANCE in fin Any Unsurance TATU DANGER 2-6

Source excerpt

# GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES (cont.) ## FIRE PREVENTION/FIRST AID (cont.) ! # GENERAL SAFETY ! # GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES ## WELDING PRECAUTIONS ! CAUTION Any unauthorized welding can cause structural failure or possible personal injury. DO NOT weld on any structural member. All unauthorized welding will void the warranty. ## HAND HOLDS AND STEPS ! ## WARNING Slips and falls can cause serious injury. When getting on and off machine, always maintain a three point contact with steps and hand rails while facing machine. DO NOT use steering wheel or any other controls as handrails. 1-4 NEVER jump on or off machine. Be careful of slippery conditions on platforms, steps and handrails when getting on and off machine. ALWAYS shut off engine before leaving the operators station. ## REFUELING ! ## WARNING Fires can cause death or severe personal injury. Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable. DO NOT refuel the machine while smoking or when near open flames or sparks. ALWAYS stop engine before refueling machine. Fill fuel tank outdoors. CAUTON / Prevent fires by keeping machine clean of trash, grease and debris. ALWAYS clean up spilled fuel.