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SAFETY REGULATIONS
30 AXH1157-UK (ENG) L3500 L4700 F7000 [FPT S3A]
• Do not use naphtha, petrol or inflammable liquids
to clean parts of the vehicle. Only use non-
flammable detergents.
DANGER
Safely handle dangerous liquids
• Handle fuel with care, it is easily inflammable. If
fuel is ignited, there may be an explosion and/or a
fire.
• Do not refuel the vehicle while smoking and in
presence of naked flames or sparks.
• Always stop the engine before refueling the
vehicle.
• Fill up the tank outside.
• All fuels, most lubricants and some anti-freezes
are inflammable.
• Preserve the flammable fluids away from fire
hazards.
• Do not burn or drill pressurized containers.
• Do not keep cloths soaked with lubricant; they
may cause fires and spontaneous combustions.
4.5.2 - Risks of inhaling gas
DANGER
Exhaust engine gases are toxic and can
cause damages to your health.
If necessary to work in closed ambients, ensure it
is sufficiently ventilated and equip the vehicle
with special purifiers.
4.5.3 - Risks of batteries exploding
DANGER
The gas of the batteries may explode.
a) Keep any sparks, open flames or lit cigarettes
away from the upper part of the battery.
b) Never place a metal object between the
terminals to check the battery charge. Use a
voltmeter or a densimeter.
c) Do not create sparks in the battery
connection during recharging phases or
starting the engine with auxiliary battery.
d) Do not charge the batteries if they are
extremely cold, extremely hot or damages as
they might explode.
e) The ideal temperature for the recharging of
the batteries is16 °C (60,8 °F).
f) The electrolyte in the batteries is an
extremely corrosive acid.
g) Should the battery explode, the electrolyte
may be sprayed in the eyes with the
possibility of causing blindness.
h) Ensure to be wearing protective goggles
when carrying out maintenance on the
batteries.
i) Do not overturn or tilt the battery as acid
could come out.
4.5.4 - Residual risks
DANGER
Damage may be caused by entanglement
in moving parts.
Keep away from moving parts.
DANGER
Avoid burns.
Stay away from hot parts.
Jets of hot fluids:
After operation, the engine cooling liquid is hot and
under pressure. Contact with hot water or steam may
cause serious burns.
Avoid possible injury caused by hot water jets. Do not
remove the radiator cap until the engine has cooled
down. To open it, unscrew the cap as far as possible.
Before removing the cap, release all of the pressure.
Hot surfaces and fluids:
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