SAFETY
8LV Series Operation Manual
5
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
• Diesel fuel is flammable and
explosive under certain
conditions.
• Never use a shop rag to catch the fuel.
• Wipe up all spills immediately.
• Never refuel with the engine running.
• Never use diesel fuel as a cleaning agent.
• Store any containers containing fuel or other
flammable products in a well-ventilated area,
away from any combustibles or sources of
ignition.
• Never jump-start the engine. Sparks caused
by shorting the battery to the starter terminals
may cause a fire or explosion. Only use the
key switch to start the engine.
FIRE HAZARD
• Undersized wiring systems can
cause an electrical fire.
• Store any equipment in a designated area
away from moving parts.
• Never use the engine compartment for
storage.
SEVER HAZARD
• Rotating parts can cause severe
injury or death. Never wear
jewelry, unbuttoned cuffs, ties or
loose fitting clothing and Always
tie long hair back when working
near moving/rotating parts such
as the flywheel or PTO shaft. Keep
hands, feet and tools away from
all moving parts. Never operate
the engine without the guards in
place.
• Before you start the engine make sure that all
bystanders are clear of the area. Keep
children and pets away while the engine is
operating.
• Check the engine that any tools or shop rags
used during maintenance have been removed
from the area.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG HAZARD
• Never operate the engine while
under the influence of alcohol or
drugs or feeling ill.
EXPOSURE HAZARD
• Always wear personal protective
equipment including appropriate
clothing, gloves, work shoes, eye
and hearing protection as
required by the task at hand.
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
• Never leave the key in the key
switch when you are servicing the
engine. Someone may
accidentally start the engine and
not realize you are servicing it.
• Never operate the engine while wearing a
headset to listen to music or radio because it
will be difficult to hear the warning signals.
8LV_OPM.book 5 ページ ２０１１年１月１１日 火曜日 午後１２時８分
To Next Page
