jcb G20, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
Maintenance Safety
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Fires
If your machine is equipped with a fire extinguisher, make sure it is checked regularly. Keep it in the correct
machine location until you need to use it.
Do not use water to put out a machine fire, you could spread an oil fire or get a shock from an electrical fire.
Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical or foam extinguishers. Contact your nearest fire department as quickly as
possible.
Fluids and Lubricants
Oil
Oil is toxic. If you swallow any oil, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice. Used engine oil contains harmful
contaminants which can cause skin cancer. Do not handle used engine oil more than necessary. Always use
barrier cream or wear gloves to prevent skin contact. Wash skin contaminated with oil thoroughly in warm soapy
water. Do not use petrol, diesel fuel or paraffin to clean your skin.
Fuel
Fuel is flammable, keep naked flames away from the fuel system. Stop the engine immediately if a fuel leak is
suspected. Do not smoke while refuelling or working on the fuel system. Do not refuel with the engine running.
Completely wipe off any spilt fuel which could cause a fire. There could be a fire and injury if you do not follow
these precautions.
Antifreeze
Never perform checks or maintenance on the cooling system when it is hot. Never remove radiator cap when
engine is hot - severe risk of scalding. Never remove radiator cap when the engine is running. Antifreeze is
toxic. If accidentally swallowed, medical advice must be sought Immediately. Antifreeze is corrosive to the skin.
If accidentally spilled on to skin, it must be washed off immediately. Protective clothing and eye protection must
be worn when handling antifreeze.
Hygiene
JCB lubricants are not a health risk when used correctly for their intended purposes.
However, excessive or prolonged skin contact can remove the natural fats from your skin, causing dryness
and irritation.
Low viscosity oils are more likely to do this, so take special care when handling used oils, which might be
diluted with fuel contamination.
Whenever you are handling oil products you must maintain good standards of care and personal and plant
hygiene. For details of these precautions we advise you to read the relevant publications issued by your local
health authority, plus the following.
Storage
Always keep lubricants out of the reach of children.
Never store lubricants in open or unlabelled containers.
Waste Disposal
CAUTION It is illegal to pollute drains, sewers or the ground. Clean up all spilt fluids and/or lubricants.
Used fluids and/or lubricants, filters and contaminated materials must be disposed of in accordance with
local regulations. Use authorised waste disposal sites.
CAUTION Damaged or spent batteries and any residue from fires or spillage must be put in a suitable
closed receptacle and must be disposed of in accordance with local environmental waste regulations.
All waste products must be disposed of in accordance with all the relevant regulations.