Istruction Manual for Operation and Maintenance SPX-960:
2.4.4 PREVENTION OF FIRE AND EXPLO-
SIONS
Fuel and oil are fl ammable and may cause serious injuries. For
this reason comply with the instructions below.
• Do not operate the machine in areas where there is a risk
of explosion and fi re (power stations, refi neries, etc.).
• Do not smoke and do not use free fl ames near fl ammable
fl uids (Fig. 9).
• Switch the engine off and do not smoke during fuel re-
fi lls.
• Tighten all the caps of the fuel and oil tanks.
• Top up the oil or fuel in properly ventilated areas.
• Wipe any spilled fl uid clean.
• Do not leave the machine unattended while fi lling it with oil
or fuel.
• Inspect the entire fuel system to identify possible leaks,
infi ltrations or damage in the fuel hoses. Clean, repair or replace whenever it is necessary.
• Inspect the entire fuel system to identify possible leaks or infi ltrations including hoses, fi lters and injec-
tion system. Clean or repair whenever it is necessary.
• Do not drop fuel on superheated surfaces or on the parts of the electrical system.
• Keep oil and fuel in a pre-defi ned place where good ventilation is guaranteed and access to unautho-
rized personnel is prohibited.
• Before grinding or welding operations on the frame, move fl ammable material to a safe place.
• Use an infl ammable lubricant to wash parts requiring it.
• Diesel fuel and gasoline may ignite: do not use these fl uids.
• For greater safety at work move cloths soaked with grease and other fl ammable material into a safe
container.
• Do not weld or oxy-fuel cut pipelines or piping which contain fl ammable fl uids.
• Do not leave lighters or gas cylinders around the operator’s cabin.
• Remove dry leaves, paper, wood dust or other fl ammable
material that may have stacked or deposited on the engine,
manifold, exhaust muffl er, air fi lter or battery.
• Do not forget that short circuit in the electrical system may
cause fi re. Check the electrical cables on a daily basis to
make sure that no part of the electrical insulation is loosened
or damaged.
• Tighten slackened connectors or cable clamps.
• Repair or replace damaged, pinched or broken cables.
• Do not operate the machine if voltage is higher than requi-
red.
• Check that all the clamps in the hoses and pipes of the
hydraulic system, in the covers and in the vibration dumpers
are secured in place.
• If they are loosened, they may shake during operation and
hit the other parts. This may damage the hoses, consequen-
tly leading to high pressure oil spillage which may eventually
cause fi re and serious accidents.
• Check for oil leaks on a daily basis. Whenever one is iden-
tifi ed, repair it immediately.
Fig. 9
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Fig. 8
2-13
SAFETY RULES
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