Safety
Service and Repair Manual
Preventing injuries
2.6.4 Preventing intoxication and poisoning hazards
WARNING
Hazards by operating fluids and exhaust gases emissions.
Exhaust gases emissions increase the likelihood of cancers and could result in death or serious
injury.
Operating fluids generate intoxicating gases and emanations and could result in death or serious
injury.
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Ensure a good ventilation while running or refueling the engine.
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In case of doubt, apply any means to ensure evacuation of personnel and stale air, ensure air
supply and ventilation.
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Respect the local health and safety regulations, the material safety data sheets (MSDS) and the
instructions manual of the manufacturer’s machinery.
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Avoid any contact with additives, operating fluids, gases, battery acid and fumes and acid
condensate in charge air or exhaust system, especially by inhalation.
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Regularly check the exhaust gas circuit and turbochargers.
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Immediately rectify the errors and replace the damaged parts. Safety instructions of the fluids
have to be considered.
2.6.5 Preventing electrical hazards
WARNING
Hazards by electrical shocks.
Contact with live conductor could result in death or serious injury.
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Access to live parts shall only be possible with voluntary action.
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Proceed to lock out and tag out prior to accessing to the engine.
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Respect the voltage indication of the engine’s technical data sheet.
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Check the grounding connection to avoid any risk of electrical arc.
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Observe the local safety regulations that apply to the machinery.
2.6.6 Preventing noise hazards
CAUTION
Increased hazards by drowned out warning sounds and high sound pressure level.
Exposure to drowned out warning sounds and high sound pressure level could result in minor or
moderate injuries by hearing loss or other physiological disorders.
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Wear proper personal protective equipment where applicable.
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Noise reduction systems adapted to the machinery must be designed by the manufacturer, to
comply with the local regulations.
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In case of abnormal noises, rectify it immediately.
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