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EC290B LC Volvo

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WARNING
Please pay attention to the safety instructions in the Operator's and Service Manuals concerned.

All mechanical equipment can be hazardous if operated without due care or correct maintenance. Most accidents involving
machine operation and maintenance are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions.
An accidents can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs.
Since it is impossible to anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard, the warnings in this guide
and on the machine are not all inclusive. If a procedure, tool, working method or operating technique not specifically
recommended by the manufacturer is used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others. Also ensure that the
machine will not be damaged or made unsafe by the method of operation or maintenance procedures you choose.
Safety is not just a matter of responding to the warnings. When working with the machine, always pay attention to what hazards
there might be and how to avoid them.
Do not work with this machine until you are sure that you control it. Do not start any job until you are sure that you and those
around you will be safe.
Manuals
Read and understand this appendix to the Service Manual.
The operator must be thoroughly familiar with how to operate and maintain the machine and should preferably undergo
required training on the machine.
The operator must follow the rules and recommendations given in the Service Manual and in this appendix, but also pay
attention to any statutory and national regulations or specific requirements or risks that apply to the work site.
Care and alertness
At all times when working with the machine, take great care and be aware of any hazards.
The machine operator must be thoroughly rested and must never operate the machine under the influence of alcohol, medicine
or other drugs.
Clothing
Suitable clothing for safe handling should be worn.
Use a hard hat, safety glasses, protective shoes and gloves and an approved respirator (dust mask) or other protective articles
when required.
Regulations and lows
Obey all laws, work site and local regulations which affect you and your equipment.
Communications
Bad communications can cause accidents. Keep persons around you informed of what you will be doing. If you will be working
with other persons make sure they understand any signals you will be doing.
Work sites can be noisy. Do not rely only on spoken commands. See the signalling diagram in the Service Manual.
Hydraulic fluid
Fine jets of hydraulic fluid at high pressure can penetrate the skin. Do not use your fingers to check for hydraulic fluid leak. Do
not put your face close to suspected leaks. Hold a piece of cardboard close to suspected leaks and then inspect the cardboard
for signs of hydraulic fluid. If hydraulic fluid penetrates your skin seek medical help immediately.
Equipment condition
Defective equipment can injure you and others. Do not operate equipment which is defective or has missing parts.
Make sure the maintenance procedures in the Service Manual and this appendix are completed before using the product.
Make sure that all clamps, guards and heat shields are installed correctly. This will help to prevent vibration, rubbing against
other parts and excessive heat.
Repairs and maintenance
Do not try to do repairs or any other maintenance work you do not understand.
Modifications
Adjustment or modifications to the equipment by unauthorized persons will invalidate any warranty given. If any problem with
the equipment arises, which cannot be rectified by the instructions in the appendix, please contact a workshop authorized by
Volvo CE.
Work site
Work sites can be hazardous. Inspect the site before working on it. Check for potholes, weak ground, hidden rocks etc.
The machine operator must be in charge of the working area of the machine.
NOTE!
Prevent persons from staying in the risk zone. There can be chips from woods or optional equipments. In this cases, operator
should give more consideration and other persons never enter in the risk zone.

Cautions in maintenance
When working in a dusty circumstance, check the following,

¡ Check often the air cleaner clogging control lamp. Clean the air cleaner element often even before the control lamp
lights.
¡ Clean often the radiator and oil cooler to prevent it from being clogged.
¡ Clean the electronic parts, especially start motor and alternator to protect from dust.