Section 1 - Safety Rules May 2008Document 57.4403.4200GTH-4013 SX GTH-4017 SXxviSAFETY RULES Do not connect wet plugs or sockets. Signs and stickers shall never be removed, hiddenor become unreadable. Except for maintenance purposes, do not removesafety devices, covers, guards,. Should their removalbe necessary, stop the engine, remove them withthe greatest care and always remember to refit thembefore starting the engine and using the machineagain. Always stop the engine and disconnect the batteriesbefore maintenance or service. Do not lubricate, clean or adjust moving parts. Do not carry out operations manually when specifictools are provided for this purpose. Absolutely avoid to use tools in bad conditions or inan improper way. Before carrying out operations on hydraulic linesunder pressure (hydraulic oil, compressed air) and/orbefore disconnecting hydraulic components, ensurethe relevant line has been previously depressurisedand does not contain any hot fluid.DANGERAny intervention on the hydraulic or pneumatic circuitmust be carried out by authorised personnel.Before any operation on lines under pressure, releaseany residual pressure from the circuit.Do not use your fingers to check for pressure leaks.Fine jets of air, oil or fuel can injure you. Neither smoke nor use open flames if there is a riskof fire or close to fuel, oil or batteries. Do not leave fuel cans or bottles in unsuitableplaces. Do not empty catalytic mufflers or other vesselscontaining burning materials without taking thenecessary precautions. Carefully handle all flammable or dangeroussubstances. After any maintenance or repair work, make surethat no tool, cloth or other object has been left withincompartments with moving parts or in which suctionand cooling air circulates. Never give orders to several people at a time.Instructions and signs must be given by one persononly. Always pay the due attention to the instructions givenby the foreman. Never distract the operator during working phasesor crucial manoeuvres. Do not call an operator suddenly, if unnecessary. Do not frighten an operator or throw objects by nomeans. After work, never leave the machine under potentiallydangerous conditions.PROT ECT T H EEN V I RON M EN TTreatment and disposal of used oils is subject tofederal, national and local laws and regulations.Collect and deliver these wastes to authorisedcentres. Use the assistance of a second person to handleloads weighing 30 to 50 kg. For loads over 50 kg, the use of special hoistingequipment in good condition and equipped as perenforced regulations is mandatory.Courtesy of Crane.Market
