•BLEED all air pressure from system components (refer to the Maintenance Section of this manual.)
•TURN OFF all air and electric supplies and all accessory equipment at the machine.
•DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT electrical and pneumatic power, and attach warning tags to the disconnect switch and air shutoff valve.
When you need to perform maintenance or repair work on a loader above floor level, use a solid platform or a hydraulic elevator. If there is a permanently installed catwalk on your loader, use it. The work platform should have secure footing and a place for tools and parts. DO NOT climb on loaders, machines, or work from ladders.
If you need to repair a large component, use appropriate handling equipment. Before you use handling equipment (portable “A” frames, electric boom trucks, fork trucks, overhead cranes) be sure the load does not exceed the capacity of the handling equipment or cause it to become unstable.
Carefully test the condition of lifting cables, chains, ropes, slings, and hooks before using them to lift a load.
Be sure that all
When you have completed the repair or maintenance procedure, check your work, remove your tools, rigging, and handling equipment.
Do not restore power to the loader until all persons are clear of the area. Start and run the loader until you are sure all parts are functioning correctly.
BEFORE you turn the loader over to the operator for production, verify all guards and safety devices are in place and functioning properly.
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