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Safety Instructions
00434 - Edition 01 - March 12 Non-contractual illustrations
b Soiled cloths and other ammable materials must not be
stored in the machine room.
b Do not smoke in areas where batteries are charged.
b The batteries release ammable fumes which can explode.
b If the batteries are in a closed area, make sure there is
suf cient ventilation.
b Make sure the batteries are clean and tted with covers.
b The battery cables must be tted with a circuit breaker to
isolate the circuit if there is a problem. Electric wiring must be
kept in good condition, properly positioned and soundly
attached.
b All wires should be of the recommended size.
b Wires and cables must be protected by a fuse or calibrated
circuit breaker.
b Do not short-circuit fuses and/or circuit breakers.
b Do not weld and do not use a torch on pipes or hoses
containing ammable liquids.
b Before welding or ame cutting, carefully clean the inside
and outside of hoses or pipes using a non- ammable solvent.
b Do not expose the engine to ames.
b Make sure adequate, non-expired extinguishers are
available and know how to use them.
Preventing burns:
b Do not touch the hot parts of an engine in operation or
which has just stopped.
b Do not touch an engine in operation.
b Let the engine cool down before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
b Release the pressure on the greasing, fuel and cooling
circuits before disconnecting or removing hoses or associated
parts.
b At operating temperature, the coolant is hot and
pressurised. When pressure is released sharply, this burning-
hot liquid may be transformed into fumes.
b Any contact with this burning-hot liquid or these fumes may
cause serious burns.
b Let the components of the coolant circuit cool down before
draining the circuit.
b Only check the coolant level when the engine has stopped.
b Slowly unscrew the ller plug to release pressure.
b Hot oil can cause injury. Avoid contact with the skin.
b Sulphuric acid contained in batteries is toxic and corrosive;
it can burn clothes and skin or even cause blindness in case
of contact with the eyes.
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