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Explosion hazard.
Diesel fuel vapors can explode. Keep flames or
other ignition sources away. Do not weld, cut, or
grind near diesel fuel. Safety regulations prohibit
welding or other hot work in the presence of
explosive vapors. Failure to heed this warning
can result in severe burns, injury or death.
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Repair faulty electrical wiring and battery cables
immediately.
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Clean up any oil or fuel spills immediately.
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Do not permit open flames or sparks near ignitable
materials.
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Guard against fire when welding or flame cutting.
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Do not allow smoking.
After Operation
After stopping or shutting down your machine, do the
following:
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Inspect the machine and the area for hot ignitable
materials or fires.
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Inspect the machine for oil or fuel leaks.
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Move all loose, ignitable materials off and away
from the machine.
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Prevent open flames or sparks near debris or oil.
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Clean debris, dust, and all ignitable materials off the
engine and hot surfaces.
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Remove debris on, under, or around the machine.
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Replace worn or leaky hydraulic hoses, sleeves, and
fuel lines.
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Keep the fire extinguisher, the on-board water tank,
water trucks, and other fire systems maintained and
near the machine at all times.
Sources and Causes of Fires
Failure to take precautions can lead to material fires
after shutdown. Pay attention to the following condi-
tions:
Hot Bearings:
Accumulations of wood dust on the
surface of bearing housings can act as insulation, raising
the temperature and helping to break down the lubri-
cants, eventually contributing to bearing damage. Bear-
ing parts may be hotter than they appear. If paint
discoloration or smoke appears, do not touch the parts
until the bearing cools.
Combustible Materials:
Risk of fire is always pres-
ent when working with heat sources, ignitable fluids,
wood, and other organic wastes. The following ignit-
able materials are likely to be present on or near the
machine: wood dust, chips and debris, diesel fuel, gaso-
line, ether, hydraulic oil, lubricants, rubber products,
and other materials that burn. Organic fibers can catch
fire, especially when they contact combustible liquids
and materials.
Ignition Sources:
Any of the following sources can
start a fire: engine hot exhaust surfaces, friction in bear-
ings or belts, electrical arcing or shorts, smoking mate-
rials, or hot metal in the discharge.
Clean-up:
Daily clean-up is required for avoiding
fires and for extending the operating life of individual
parts. If wood dust, debris, and other combustible mate-
rials are allowed to accumulate on a hot engine or on
exhaust surfaces, a fire can start. Serious fires have
started this way.
Signs of Fire:
Watch at all times for smoke or other
signs of fire and take immediate action to extinguish a
fire or prevent it from starting.
Small Spills:
Small spills of oil or fuel raise the risk of
fire if an ignition source (such as a spark, flame, or high
heat point) suddenly enters that area.
Electrical Shorts:
Electrical shorts caused by cor-
roded or faulty wiring; failed electrical insulation;
vibration damage to battery cables, terminals and other
electrical connectors; and other sources of sparks and
heat must be avoided. Immediately repair faulty electri-
cal wiring and battery cables.
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