Cooling system conditioner is an alkali. Alkali can
cause personal injury. Do not allow alkali to contact
the skin, the eyes, or the mouth.
Oils
Hot oil and hot lubricating components can cause
personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot
components to contact the skin.
If the application has a makeup tank, remove the cap
for the makeup tank after the engine has stopped.
The filler cap must be cool to the touch.
Viton Seals
If Viton is burned, a product of this burnt material
is an acid which is hazardous. Do not allow burnt
material to come into contact with the skin or with
the eyes. Use the appropriate set of Personal Pro-
tective Equipment to protect your skin and eyes.
Failure to follow the instructions or heed the
warning could result in serious injury or death.
If there is need to come into contact with components
which have been burnt, ensure that the precautions
which follow are used:
• Ensure that the components have cooled.
• Use Neoprene gloves and discard the gloves
safely after use.
• Wash the area with calcium hydroxide solution
and then with clean water.
• Disposal of components and gloves which are
contaminated must be in accordance with local
regulations.
If there is contamination of the skin or eyes, wash the
affected area with a continuous supply of clean water
or with calcium hydroxide solution. Wash the area
effected for 15 to 60 minutes and obtain immediate
medical attention.
Batteries
The liquid in a battery is an electrolyte. Electrolyte is
an acid that can cause personal injury. Do not allow
electrolyte to contact the skin or the eyes.
Do not smoke while checking the battery electrolyte
levels. Batteries give off flammable fumes which can
explode.
Always wear protective glasses when you work with
batteries. Wash hands after touching batteries. The
use of gloves is recommended.
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All fuels, most lubricants, and some coolant mixtures
are flammable.
Flammable fluids that are leaking or spilled onto hot
surfaces or onto electrical components can cause a
fire. Fire may cause personal injury and property
damage.
A flash fire may result if the covers for the engine
crankcase are removed within fifteen minutes after
an emergency shutdown.
Determine whether the engine will be operated in an
environment that allows combustible gases to be
drawn into the air inlet system. These gases could
cause the engine to overspeed. Personal injury,
property damage, or engine damage could result.
If the application involves the presence of
combustible gases, consult your Perkins dealer for
additional information about suitable protection
devices. All local regulations must be observed.
Remove all flammable materials such as fuel, oil, and
debris from the engine. Do not allow any flammable
materials to accumulate on the engine.
Store fuels and lubricants in properly marked
containers away from unauthorized persons. Store
oily rags and any flammable materials in protective
containers. Do not smoke in areas that are used for
storing flammable materials.
Do not expose the engine to any flame.
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