Safety when servicing
Measures to prevent fire 151
Measures to prevent fire
WARNING!
If the machine is used in an environment where the risk of
fire is particularly high, e.g. in explosive environment,
special equipment is required.
NOTE : If a high-pressure jet machine is used for cleaning,
take great care as the electrical components and electrical
leads can become damaged even at fairly low water pressure
and temperature. Protect electrical components and leads in
a suitable manner. The engine should be shut down and the
battery master switch turned OFF.
There is always a risk of fire. Find out which type of fire extin-
guisher to use, where it is kept and learn how to use it.
At the slightest sign of fire, if the circumstances permit and
bearing in mind your own safety, take the following steps;
•
Drive the machine away from the danger area caused by
the fire.
•
Lower the attachment to its parking position. See
Parking
on page 127.
•
Turn the starting switch to the STOP"
(0)
position.
•
Leave the cab.
•
Turn OFF the battery master switch.
•
Put out the fire and notify the fire brigade if required.
If the machine is provided with an hand-held fire extinguisher,
it should be of the ABC type. The designation ABC means that
it is possible to extinguish fires in both firm organic material and
liquids, and that the fire extinguishing compound does not con-
duct electricity. Efficiency class I means that the effective oper-
ating time of the extinguisher must not be less than 8 seconds,
class II at least 11 seconds and class Ill at least 15 seconds.
A hand-held file extinguisher ABE I (in the North America ABC
type) normally corresponds to a power content of 4 kg (8.8 Ib)
(EN-grade 13A89BC), the EN 3-1995 standard, parts 1, 2, 4
and 5.
Do not smoke or have an open flame near a machine when fill-
ing with fuel or when the fuel system has been opened.
Diesel fuel oil is flammable and should not be used for cleaning,
instead use an approved solvent.
— Remember that certain solvents can cause skin rashes and are
usually flammable. Do not inhale solvent vapor.
— Starting aids are flammable. Store such starting aids in a cool,
well ventilated location. Remember that such aids must not be
used in connection with preheating of the induction air.
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