General Hazard Information

Accumulator and connecting lines may be pressurized. Read and follow the maintenance manual and the instructions below before working on the accumulator and connecting lines. Failure to follow the maintenance manual or the instructions can cause rapid discharging of gas or hydraulic fluids which can result in injury or death. 1. Slowly bleed all hydraulic pressure off the hydraulic side of the accumulators by using the hydraulic disconnects. 2. Slowly discharge all gas pressure by opening gas valve at one end of the accumulator until gas begins to escape. Wait until all gas pressure is relieved before proceeding with next maintenance procedure. (13) Brake accumulator, beneath cab. (14) Front cylinder accumulator, each side of machine. (15) Middle cylinder accumulator, each side of machine. (16) Bogie cylinder accumulator, each side of machine. (17) Recoil accumulator, each side of machine. (18) Kneeling accumulator, each side of machine. Accumulator warning labels are attached to each accumulator on the machine. General Hazard Information Attach a Do Not Operate warning tag to the start switch or controls before servicing or repairing the machine. This tag is available from TACOM. Know the width of your attachments so that proper clearance can be maintained when operating near fences, boundary obstacles, etc. Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, and other protective equipment as required by job conditions. Wear eye and face protection when working with hydraulic or air lines. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can catch on the controls, or other parts of the machine. Make certain that all protective guards and covers are secured in place on the machine. Keep the machine, especially the deck, walkways and steps, free of foreign material; such as debris, oil, tools and other items which are not part of the machine. Secure all loose items such as tools and other items which are not part of the machine. Know the appropriate work site hand signals and who gives them. Accept signals from one person only. Do not smoke when servicing air conditioners or wherever refrigerant gasses may be present. Inhaling air-conditioner refrigerant gas through a lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling fumes released from a flame contacting air-conditioner refrigerant gas can cause bodily harm or death. Never put maintenance fluids into glass containers. Drain all liquids into a suitable container. Dispose of all liquids according to local regulations. Use all cleaning solutions with care. Report all needed repairs. Do not allow unauthorized personnel on the machine. Do not operate the engine coolant heater while refueling the machine. Do not place any combustible or heat sensitive material within 50.8 mm (2 in) of the heater’s exhaust system. Routinely inspect the fuel delivery system for leaks. Repair all leaks before operating the heater. Operation of the heater produces harmful vapors which represent an asphyxiation hazard. To guard against asphyxiation: do not operate the heater in an enclosed space; ensure that no exhaust fumes enter the operator’s compartment. Exhaust components can be extremely hot. Do not touch the exhaust components until the parts are cool. 13 14 15 16 17 18 WARNING ! 9 Safety Section Safety TM5-2430-200-10