Safety regulations
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General
Important safety regulations are summarized in this quick-reference overview and arranged by topic to ef-
fectively convey the knowledge necessary to avoid accidents causing injury, damage or environmental haz-
ard. Additional information can be found in the operating instructions of the engine.
Important:
Should an accident occur despite all precautionary measures, particularly one involving contact with corros-
ive acid, penetration of fuel under the skin, scalding by hot oil, antifreeze splashing into the eyes etc.
you
must seek medical assistance immediately.
1. Regulations designed to prevent accidents with injury to persons
Checks, setting jobs and repair work must be carried out by authorised skilled personnel only.
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When carrying out maintenance and repair work, ensure that the engine cannot be
accidentally started from the bridge by unauthorised persons.
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The engine may only be started and operated by authorised personnel.
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When the engine is running, do not get too close to the rotating parts.
Wear tight-fitting working clothes.
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Do not touch hot engine with bare hands: Risk of burns.
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Keep area surrounding engine, ladders and stairways free of oil and grease. Accidents
caused by slipping can have serious consequences.
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Only work with tools which are in good condition. Worn spanners/wrenches slip: Danger
of injury.
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Persons must not stand under an engine suspended on a crane hook. Keep lifting gear
in order.
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Open the coolant circuit only when the engine has cooled down. If opening the coolant
circuit while the engine is hot is unavoidable, observe the instructions in the chapter
”Maintenance and care” in the Operator’s Manual.
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Do not tighten or undo pipes and hoses under pressure (lubricating oil circuit, coolant
circuit and any downstream hydraulic oil circuits).
The fluids which flow out can cause injury.
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When checking the injection nozzles, do not hold your hands in the fuel jet. Do not in-
hale fuel mist.
