June 2011S-100 • S-105 • S-120 • S-125 Part No. 102916viSAFETY RULESSection 1 - Safety RulesBe sure to wear protective eye wear andother protective clothing if the situationwarrants it.Be aware of potential crushing hazardssuch as moving parts, free swinging orunsecured components when lifting orplacing loads. Always wear approved steel-toedshoes.Workplace SafetyBe sure to keep sparks, flames andlighted tobacco away from flammableand combustible materials like batterygases and engine fuels. Always have an approvedfire extinguisher within easy reach.Be sure that all tools and working areasare properly maintained and ready foruse. Keep work surfaces clean and free ofdebris that could get into machine components andcause damage.Be sure any forklift, overhead crane orother lifting or supporting device is fullycapable of supporting and stabilizing theweight to be lifted. Use only chains or straps thatare in good condition and of ample capacity.Be sure that fasteners intended for onetime use (i.e., cotter pins and self-lockingnuts) are not reused. These componentsmay fail if they are used a second time.Be sure to properly dispose of old oil orother fluids. Use an approved container.Please be environmentally safe.Be sure that your workshop or work areais properly ventilated and well lit.Personal SafetyAny person working on or around a machine mustbe aware of all known safety hazards. Personalsafety and the continued safe operation of themachine should be your top priority.Read each procedure thoroughly. This manual andthe decals on the machine, use signal words toidentify the following:Safety alert symbol—used to alertpersonnel to potential personalinjury hazards. Obey all safetymessages that follow this symbolto avoid possible injury or death.Used to indicate the presence ofan imminently hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, will result indeath or serious injury.Used to indicate the presence of apotentially hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, could resultin death or serious injury.With safety alert symbol—used toindicate the presence of apotentially hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, may causeminor or moderate injury.Used to indicate the presence of apotentially hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, may result inproperty damage.
