MAINTENANCE

● Before you service the machine, put a Do Not Operate tag on either the right or left-hand control lever. ● Improper service or repair procedures can cause injury or death. If you do not understand a service or adjustment procedure, see the service manual for this machine or see your LBX Link-Belt authorized dealer.Unauthorized modifications to this machine can cause injury or death. Do not make unauthorized modifications to this machine. Always see your LBX Link

Belt authorized dealer before you weld, cut, or drill holes in your machine. ● If you must service this machine with the engine running, have another person help you. Follow the instructions in this manual or the service manual. Do not leave the operator’s seat while the engine is running. Engage the gate lock if you must leave the machine with the engine running. ● Disconnect the batteries before working on the electrical system. ● If you are exposed to or come in contact with hazardous chemicals you can be seriously injured. The fluids, lubricants, paints, adhesives, coolants, etc., used with your machine can be hazardous. ● Before you service this machine and before you dispose of the old fluids and lubricants, always remember the environment. Do not put oil or fluids into the ground or into containers that can leak. Check with your local environmental or recycling center or your LBX Link Belt authorized dealer for correct disposal information. ● When you service this machine, always wear face or eye protection, safety shoes, and other protective items as required. ● Metal chips or debris can cause eye injury. Always wear eye or face protection when you use a hammer on this machine. Use a hammer with a soft face, such as brass, to drive hardened pins. ● Lower the bucket or tool to the ground or block up the machine securely before working on the machine. Follow the instructions in this manual when you service the machine. ● Clean the machine regularly. A buildup of grease, dirt, and debris can cause possible injury or machine damage. Keep your work shop clean. ● Before welding on this machine, disconnect the battery ground (−). ● Remove any obstructions which hinder visibility. Keep the windshield, rear view mirror and windows clean at all times. ● Make sure the windshield wiper works correctly. ● Make sure you are perfectly familiar with hand signals in daily use on the worksite so as to be able to obtain help with tight maneuvers or when carrying out operations where visibility is poor.

● Before undertaking any travel or working operations during hours of darkness, make sure the lighting and signalling equipment is fully operative. ● Before undertaking any travel, make sure the door and all lower panels and hoods are properly locked or fastened. ● Check that no tools or other items have been left on the machine (be it on the undercarriage or the upperstructure) or in the operator’s compartment. ● The operator must be alone on the machine at all times. Do not allow anyone to stand on or around the machine. ● When climbing down from or getting into the operator’s compartment, it is mandatory for the upperstructure to be in line with the undercarriage. ● When exiting from or getting into the operator’s compartment, always face the machine and maintain a three point support while using the steps and grab handles. ● Be sure you know the position and function of each control. Using controls wrongly can cause serious injury. ● Check all controls and safety devices in a safe, open area before starting work. ● Keep away from dangerous areas such as ditches, overhangs, unstable ground, etc... Inspect the worksite before starting work and look for any danger areas. ● Before moving the machine to work in a new area, walk around to determine all possible causes of accidents there. Holes, obstacles, piles of rubble and other potential sources of danger on the worksite can cause serious injury. ● Be ready to meet emergencies.

Always carry a first aid kit and if possible, fire extinguisher (not supplied) within easy reach on board. Make sure the fire extinguisher is regularly serviced in conformance with the manufacturer’s instructions. ● Check the hardware used to mount the main components: counterweight, turntable bearing and operator’s compartment. In the event of problems, contact your authorized LBX Link-Belt distributor.

● Make sure you understand the symbols used on the machine safety decals. Keep the decals clean so that they are perfectly legible at all times. ● Work out a means of convenient escape from the machine (emergency exit via the windshield or the rear window glass) in the event of the cab door being jammed or the machine turning over. ● Make sure you are perfectly familiar with traffic regulations and special safety equipment requirements before transporting this machine on a public highway. ● When loading trucks, never swing the load over the truck cab. ● Before undertaking any travel on the job site, make sure the route to be followed is completely safe. If bridges are to be crossed, make sure they are perfectly capable of supporting the weight of the machine. ● Always steer around large obstacles such as boulders, big trees, etc... ● If the machine is equipped with an optional quick coupler, it is mandatory for the switch to be in the locked position when operating the machine. ● Dust, smoke or mist can reduce visibility and cause an accident.

Reduce speed or come to a complete halt until visibility has improved. ● Never jump down from the machine.

When climbing down from the machine or the upperstructure, always face the machine and maintain a three point support while using the steps and grab handles. ● If the machine is equipped with an optional quick coupler, never tilt the switch to the unlocked position when operating the machine at work.