Section 2 - Care and Safety Contents Page No. Safety Notices Important Information ................................................................................ 2-1 The Operator Manual ............................................................................2-1 Safety Warnings ....................................................................................2-1 Safety Check List ....................................................................................... 2-2 Safety - Yours and Others .....................................................................2-2 General Safety ......................................................................................2-2 Operating Safety ...................................................................................2-4 Maintenance Safety ...............................................................................2-7 Safety Labels ........................................................................................... 2-12 Introduction ..........................................................................................2-12 Introduction ..........................................................................................2-12 Safety Label Identification ...................................................................2-12 Part Numbers and Description ............................................................2-14 General Procedures Introduction .............................................................................................. 2-15 Related Topics ......................................................................................... 2-16 Parking the Machine and Making it Safe ................................................. 2-17 Venting Hydraulic Pressure ..................................................................... 2-18 Connecting/Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses ............................................ 2-19 Introduction ..........................................................................................2-19 Connecting the Hoses .........................................................................2-19 Disconnecting the Hoses .....................................................................2-19 Quick Release Couplings ........................................................................ 2-20 Connecting and Disconnecting ............................................................2-20 Hydraulic Contamination ......................................................................... 2-22 Hydraulic Fluid Quality ........................................................................2-22 Effects of Contamination .....................................................................2-22 Cleaning Operation .............................................................................2-22 Contaminant Standards .......................................................................2-23 Filters ...................................................................................................2-23 Battery Disconnection/Connection .......................................................... 2-24 Disconnection ......................................................................................2-24 Connection ..........................................................................................2-24 Removing and Replacing Components ................................................... 2-25 Battery Charging System Precautions ..................................................... 2-26 Hydraulic Rams ....................................................................................... 2-27 Installation ...........................................................................................2-27 Caution During Use .............................................................................2-27 Maintenance, Inspection Points ..........................................................2-27
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