General Safety Instructions
Important Safety Notice
WARNING
Read and understand all of the safety precautions and warnings before performing any repair. This list contains
the general safety precautions that must be followed to provide personal safety. Special safety precautions are
included in the procedures when they apply.
• Make sure the work area surrounding the product is safe. Be aware of hazardous conditions that can exist.
• Always wear protective glasses and protective shoes when working.
•Donot wear loose-fitting or torn clothing. Remove all jewelry when working.
• Disconnect the battery and discharge any capacitors before beginning any repair work. Disconnect the air
starting motor, if equipped, to prevent accidental engine starting. Put a ‘‘Do Not Operate’’ tag in the operator’s
compartment or on the controls.
• Use ONLY the correct engine barring techniques for manually rotating the crankshaft of the engine. Do not
attempt to rotate the engine by pulling or prying on the fan. This practice can cause serious personal injury,
property damage, or damage to the fan blade(s), causing premature fan failure.
• If an engine has been operating and the coolant is hot, allow the engine to cool before you slowly loosen the
filler cap and relieve the pressure from the cooling system.
•Donot work on anything that is supported ONLY by lift jacks or a hoist. Always use blocks or correct stands
to support the product before performing any service work.
• To avoid burns, be alert for hot parts on products that have just been turned off, and hot fluids in lines, tubes,
and compartments.
• Relieve all pressure in the air, the oil, and the cooling systems before any lines, fittings, or related items are
removed or disconnected. Be alert for possible pressure when disconnecting any device from a system that
utilizes pressure. Do not check for pressure leaks with your hand. High pressure oil or fuel can cause personal
injury.
• To prevent suffocation and frostbite, wear protective clothing and ONLY disconnect liquid refrigerant (freon)
lines in a well ventilated area.
• To avoid personal injury, use a hoist or get assistance when lifting components that weigh 23 kg [50 lb] or
more. Make sure all lifting devices such as chains, hooks, or slings are in good condition and are of the correct
capacity. Make sure hooks are positioned correctly. Always use a spreader bar when necessary. The lifting
hooks must not be side-loaded.
• Corrosion inhibitor contains alkali. Do not get the substance in your eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact
with skin. Do not swallow internally. In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and water. In case
of contact, immediately flood eyes with large amounts of water for a minimum of 15 minutes. IMMEDIATELY
CALL A PHYSICIAN. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Naptha and Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) are flammable materials and must be used with caution. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to provide complete safety when using these materials. KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN.
• Always use proper tools that are in good condition. Make sure you understand how to use them before
performing any service work. Use ONLY genuine Cummins or Cummins ReConT replacement parts.
• Always use the same fastener part number (or equivalent) when replacing fasteners. Do not use a fastener
of lesser quality if replacements are necessary.
• Avoid prolonged and repeated skin contact with used engine oils. Such prolonged and repeated contact can
cause serious skin disorders or other serious bodily injury.
- Avoid excessive contact; wash thoroughly after contact.
- Keep out of reach of children.
• PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT: Handling and disposal of used engine oils and coolant/antifreeze may be
subject to federal, state and local law and regulation. Use authorized waste disposal facilities, including civic
amenity sites and garages providing authorized facilities for receipt of used oil and coolant/antifreeze. If in
General Safety Instructions Section i - Introduction
N14Page i-8
To Next Page
Loading...
