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BEHAVIOUR IN AN EMERGENCY
By following the instructions supplied in this manual and the indications
shown on the engine labels, the user of a machine manufactured
according to safety rules will be able to work in safe conditions.
In case of accident caused by incorrect behaviour, always require
immediate intervention of first-aid specialised staff.
In case of emergency and while waiting for the arrival of first-aid staff,
follow the instructions shown hereinafter.
What to do in the event of a fire
Extinguish the fire using the fire fighting equipment supplied and with
the procedures indicated by the fire prevention authorities (the fire
fighting equipment is compulsory for some machine and equipment,
according to applicable health and safety regulations).
Scalding and burns
Extinguish any flames on the burned person's clothing, by:
• throwing water over them;
• using a powder fire-extinguisher, without directing the jet at the
person's face;
• covering with blankets or rolling the victim on the ground.
Do not attempt to remove pieces of clothing that may have stuck
to the skin;
In the case of scalding, immediately but carefully remove any
clothing that may be soaked in the hot liquid;
Cover the burn with a special burn dressing or sterile bandage.
Carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication
Carbon monoxide from the engine exhaust has no odour and is
dangerous because it causes intoxication and forms an explosive
mixture when combined with air.
In closed spaces, carbon monoxide is extremely dangerous, reaching
critical concentrations in a very short time.
When assisting an intoxicated person in a closed environment:
Ventilate the room immediately, to reduce the concentration of
gas.
When entering the room, hold your breath, do not light flames,
lights or ring electric doorbells or phones, to avoid the risk of
explosion.
Carry the intoxicated person out into the fresh air or into a well
ventilated room, resting him on one side if he is unconscious.
