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Safety precautions for handling
materials
Fuel and lubricating oil
All fuels and lubricants and many chemicals are
flammable. Always follow the instructions on the
relevant packaging.
All work on the fuel system must be done with the
engine cold. Fuel leaks and spillage on hot surfaces
can cause fire.
Store soaked rags and other flammable materials
safely so as to avoid spontaneous combustion.
Batteries
The batteries contain and emit oxyhydrogen gas,
particularly during charging, and this gas is
flammable and highly explosive. There must be no
smoking, naked flames or sparks near the batteries
or the battery compartment.
Incorrect connection of a battery cable or jump lead
can cause a spark, which in turn can cause the
battery to explode.
Chemicals
Most chemicals such as glycol, corrosion inhibitors,
preservative oils, degreasing agents, etc. are
hazardous to health. Always follow the safety
precautions on the relevant packaging.
Some chemicals, such as preservative oil, are also
flammable.
Store chemicals and other materials which are
hazardous to health in approved containers, marking
them clearly and storing them where they are
inaccessible to unauthorised persons. Always hand
in leftover or used chemicals to an authorised waste
disposal contractor.
Safety precautions for care and
maintenance
Stop the engine
Always stop the engine before carrying out
maintenance and repair work unless stated
otherwise.
Prevent unwanted starting by taking out the starter
key where applicable and disconnecting the power
using the master switch or battery master switch and
locking them. Also put up a warning sign
somewhere appropriate, indicating that work is in
progress on the engine.
Working with a running engine always poses a
safety risk. Parts of the body, clothes or dropped
tools can get caught in rotating parts and cause
injury.
Hot surfaces and fluids
There is always a risk of sustaining burns when an
engine is hot. Therefore, take care not to come into
contact with manifolds, the turbocharger, oil sump,
hot coolant and oil in pipes and hoses.
Lifting the engine
The engine lifting eyes must be used when lifting
the engine. Check first that your lifting tools are in
good condition and of the correct size to lift the
weight.
Extra equipment on the engine can alter the centre of
gravity, which is why you may need additional
lifting devices to balance the engine correctly and
lift it safely.
Never work underneath a suspended engine!
Batteries
The batteries contain a highly corrosive electrolyte
(sulphuric acid). Take care to protect your eyes, skin
and clothes when charging or handling batteries.
Wear protective gloves and goggles.
If the acid splashes on your skin, wash it off with
soap and copious amounts of water. If acid splashes
in your eyes, flush them immediately with copious
amounts of water and contact a doctor.
Dispose of used batteries through an authorised
waste disposal contractor.
