Health & safety – John Deere rhino pd54 User Manual
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2. HEALTH & SAFETY
Safety Precautions
Caution: Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can have sufficient
force to penetrate the skin, causing serious personal injury.
Hydraulic system produces high pressures--incorrect hose replacement
can cause serious personal injury. When performing service, refer to
Operator's Manual for hose identification and connections.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure from a very small hole can be
almost invisible. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to search for
possible leaks.
Never use your hands to detect pressure leaks.
Hydraulic tank temperature can reach 180
o
F maximum.
Qualified personnel only. No untrained operators. Serious injury may
occur.
Users must be trained to operate this roller. Read the Operator's
Manual and Engine Owner's Manual. Learn to operate this roller
safely.
Do not articulate on grades larger than 15
o
, roller may tip over.
Do not operate across the sides of hills, roller may tip over.
Do not operate at the edge of mats or roads, roller may tip over.
Do not stand. Be seated, with seat belt on, when roller is running.
Do not park the roller on hills.
Always turn off engine and apply brake before dismounting.
Never perform any work on the roller while it is running. Before
working on the roller, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) to prevent accidental starting, block drums to prevent rolling.
Keep engine cover closed during the operation.
Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away from all moving parts.
Keep all guards in place.
SERVICE COOLING AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS SAFELY
Pressurized release of fluids from hydraulic or coolant systems can
cause serious burns.
Shut off engine. Only remove filler cap when cool enough to touch
with bare hands. Slowly loosen cap to first stop to relieve pressure
before removing completely.