2-22 BA E19 en* 1.0 * E19_10_200b.fm
2 Safety
Bleeding the fuel system and refueling
• Do not bleed the fuel system or refuel near open flames.
• Bleed the fuel system and refuel only in well-ventilated areas (for
example due to vapors harmful to health, explosion hazard).
• Wipe away fuel spills immediately (for example due to fire hazard,
slipping hazard).
• Firmly close the fuel tank cap; replace a malfunctioning fuel tank cap.
Handling oil, grease and other substances
• When handling oil, grease and other chemical substances (for
example the battery acid, coolant), observe the safety data sheets.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment (for example protective gloves,
safety glasses).
• Be careful when handling hot consumables – burn hazard.
• In polluted environment (dust, vapors, smoke, asbestos), work only
with appropriate personal protective equipment (for example with a
breathing mask).
• Do not operate the vehicle in radioactively, biologically or chemically
contaminated areas.
Fire hazard
• Fuel, lubricants and coolants are flammable.
• Do not put the vehicle into operation if there is a fire hazard.
• Do not use flammable detergents.
• Keep the area around the exhaust system free of flammable materials.
• Due to hot vehicle parts, maintain a safe distance from easily
flammable material (for example from hay, dry leaves).
- Stop and park the vehicle only in fire-protected areas.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a fire extinguisher, have it installed in its
specific location.
• Keep the vehicle clean to reduce the fire hazard.