SICE PSR 43 CT LT, Instruction Manual

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RECOMMENDED FIRE EXTINGUISHING
EQUIPMENT
When choosing the most suitable fire extinguisher consult the following table:
Dry combustibles Inflammable liquids Electrical equipment
Water YES NO NO
Foam YES YES NO
Powder YES* YES YES
CO
2
YES* YES YES
YES* Can be used in the absence of more appropriate methods or to control small fire outbreaks
WARNING
This table contains general instructions to be used as guidelines for the users. All
the applications of each type of extinguisher must be obtained from the relevant
manufacturer.
INFORMATION AND WARNINGS ABOUT
HYDRAULIC FLUID
Disposing of spent fluid
Do not dispose of used oil in sewers, storm drains, rivers or streams; collect it and consign
it to an authorised disposal company.
Fluid leaks or spills
Contain the spilt product from spreading using soil, sand or any other absorbent mate-
rial. The contaminated zone must be degreased with solvent, taking care not to allow
vapours to form or stagnate, and the residual material from the cleaning process must
be disposed of as envisaged by law.
Precautions for the use of hydraulic fluid
- Avoid contact with the skin.
- Avoid the formation or spreading of hydraulic fluid mists in the atmosphere.
- The following fundamental health precautions must therefore be adopted:
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s7ASHFREQUENTLYUSINGWATERANDSOAPDONOTUSEIRRITANTSORSOLVENTSWHICHREMOVE
the skin’s protective sebum coating.
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s$ONOTSMOKEOREATWITHGREASYHANDS
- Also adopt the following preventive and protective measures:
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