SAFETY
General Precautions
What to do if a machine fire occurs
If operating the machine when a fire occurs:
1. Lower
all
working attachments to the
ground.
2. Shut the engine off.
3. Exit the machine.
Call
for help.
Be
certain to report a fire immediately.
4. At
all
times ensure your own personal
safety and the safety of anyone that
may be
in
the area. Approach any fire
with extreme caution.
All
fires
can
be
very dangerous
and
life
threatening.
Before deciding to fight the fire, be certain
that:
1.
The
fire
is
small
and
not rapidly
spreading.
2.
There
is
always a clear, safe escape
route.
3.
You
have received training
in
the
use
of
the available fire extinguishing devices
and
are
confident that you can operate
them effectively.
•
Be
aware that engine coolant, diesel fuel
or hydraulic hoses could
fail
during a fire.
If this happens, hot coolant, fuel or
oil
could possibly be ignited by the fire.
• If
in
any doubt about whether or not to
fight the fire -
DON'T.
Instead stand
well
clear of the fire and wait for help to
arrive.
•
To
use a fire extinguisher
in
the most
effectively
way,
follow the instructions
below.
•
Pull
the pin
at
the top of the extinguisher
that keeps the handle from being
pressed. Break the plastic
seal
as
the
pin
is
pulled.
• Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
Do
not
aim
the nozzle at the flames.
In
order
to put out the fire, you must extinguish
the fuel, not the flames. Hose nozzles
are
often clipped to the extinguisher
body.
Release
the hose before taking
aim.
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• Squeeze the handle to release the
pressurized extinguishing agent. The
handle
can
be released at any time
to
stop the discharge.
• Sweep from side to side
at
the base of
the fire until the fire
is
completely out or
the fire extinguisher
is
empty
• Only if you
can
safely do so, open the
access panels to the machine
in
the
area
of the fire.
• Failing
all
attempts to access the machine
compartment, discharge the extinguisher
through the mesh or
any
available
openings
on
the machine.
•
Ensure
that the machine and
all
components have cooled down
sufficiently after a fire
so
that re-ignition
does not occur.
•
Remain
in
the area until help arrives.
What to do after a machine fire has
occurred
• Before returning the machine to work.
1.
Ensure
that the cause of the fire
is
determined
and
all
appropriate repairs
are
completed.
2.
Ensure
that
all
extinguishers used
in
fighting the fire
are
replaced or
recharged.
• Notify your equipment dealer and
I or
Takeuchi Manufacturing.
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