Case 845B VHP - Fire or Explosion Prevention

CHAPTER 2 – SAFETY / DECALS / HAND SIGNALS
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Engine fuel can cause an explosion or re. Do not ll •
the fuel tank while the engine is running or if next to a
ame, performing any type of welding work, smoking,
etc. Use nonammable cleaning solvent to clean
parts. Sparks or ame can cause the hydrogen gas
in a battery to explode. To prevent an explosion, do
the following:
When disconnecting the battery cables, disconnect 1.
the negative (-) cable rst; when connecting the
battery cables, connect the negative (-) cable last.
When connecting jumper cables to start the engi-2.
ne, use the procedure as shown in “Booster Battery
Connection” on section “Operating Instructions”.
Do not short circuit the battery posts with metal 3.
items.
Do not weld, grind, or smoke near a battery. Keep 4.
open ame away from the battery.
Sparks from the electrical system or engine exhaust •
can cause an explosion or re. Before you operate
this machine in an area with ammable dust or va-
pors, use good ventilation to remove the ammable
dust or vapors.
DO NOT • smoke while refueling the machine.
Its not recommended to operate the machine in places •
where combustible organic material exists or in public
areas, using a natural aspiration engine or functioning
by methane gas, unless an appropriate optional mu-
fer for sparkles detention is used.
A re can cause injury or death. Always have a re •
extinguisher near or on the machine. Make sure
the re extinguisher is serviced according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. If a re extinguisher has
been used, always recharge or replace the re extin-
guisher before operating the machine.
Remove all trash or debris from the machine as re- •
quired. Make sure you do not store oily rags or other
ammable materials on the machine.
If the machine has an oil, fuel, or hydraulic leak, always
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repair the leak and clean the area before operating.
Keep the cooling system clean and maintain the cor- •
rect coolant level.
Before welding on this machine, disconnect the bat- •
tery ground (-).
Check the electrical system for loose connections or •
frayed insulation. Repair or replace the loose or da-
maged parts.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION PREVENTION