Ammann ARR 1575 Yanmar, Operating Manual

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2.2. Environmental and hygienic principles
2.2.1. Hygienic principles
When operating and storing the machines, the user is
obliged to observe general principles of health and envi-
ronmental protection, and laws and regulations relating
to the given issues and in force within the territory where
the machine is used.
• Petroleum products, cooling system fillings, battery fillings
and coating compounds, including solvents, are materi-
als harmful to health. Workers coming into contact with
these products during machine operation or maintenance
are obliged to follow general principles of their own health
protection and comply with safety and hygienic manuals by
manufacturers of these products.
In particular we draw your attention to the following:
- Protect your eyes and skin while working with the bat-
teries
- Protect your skin while working with petroleum prod-
ucts, coating compositions and coolants
- Wash your hands properly after finishing the work and
before the meal, treat the hands with appropriate repa-
ration cream
- When handling cooling systems, please follow the in-
structions given in the manuals delivered with the ma-
chine.
• Always store petroleum products, coolants and batter fluids,
coating compounds, incl. organic solvents, as well as clean-
ing and preserving agents in their original and properly
labelled packages. These materials are not allowed to be
stored in unlabelled bottles or in any other vessels consider-
ing the possible risk of confusion. Possible confusion with
foodstuffs or beverages is very dangerous.
• In case of accidental contact with skin, mucosa and eyes
or inhalation of vapours, immediately apply the first aid. In
case of accidental ingestion of these products, seek medical
help immediately.
• When operating the machine that is not provided with a cab
or when the cab windows are open, always use ear protec-
tors of suitable type and version.
2.2.2. Ecological principles
• The fillings of individual systems of the machine and some
of its parts become hazardous waste for the environment
when discarded.
This category of waste products includes in particular:
- Organic as well as synthetic lubricating materials, oil or
fuels
- Coolants
- Battery media and batteries
- Cleaning and preservative agents
- All dismounted filters and filter cartridges
- All used and discarded hydraulic or fuel hoses, rubber-
metals and other parts of the machine contaminated by
the above mentioned products.
After the stated materials and parts are discarded, they must be
handled in accordance with the respective national regulations
on environmental protection and in accordance with the health
protection regulations.