Safety when servicing
102 Fire protection
Q Check that fuel lines, hydraulic and brake hoses and electrical
cables have not been damaged by chafing or do not risk being
damaged in that way because of incorrect installation or
clamping. This applies particularly to unfused cables, these are
red and marked R (B+), and are routed:
– between the batteries
– between battery and starter motor
– between alternator and starter motor
Electrical cables must not lie directly against oil or fuel lines.
Q Do not weld or grind on components that are filled with
flammable liquids, e.g., tanks and hydraulic pipes. Exercise
care with such work in the proximity of such places. A fire
extinguisher should be kept near to hand.
Measures in case of fire
If the circumstances permit and your own safety is not
endangered, take the following steps at the slightest sign of
fire:
1 Stop the machine if it is moving.
2 Turn the ignition to the stop position.
3 Leave the cab.
4 Call the fire department.
5 Turn off the current with the battery disconnect switch, if that
does not compromise your safety.
6 If possible, try to extinguish the fire. Otherwise, leave the
machine and the danger area.
Measures after fire
When handling a machine damaged by fire or exposed to
other intense heat, the following protective measures must be
taken:
Q Use protective goggles and thick protective gloves made of
rubber.
Q Never touch burnt components with your bare hands to avoid
contact with melted polymers. First wash thoroughly with plenty
of lime water (a solution of calcium hydroxide, i.e. slaked lime
in water).
Q Handling heated fluorocarbon rubber, see page 104.
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