WARNING
The safety messages that follow have
WARNING level hazards.
Explosion Hazard
While the engine is running or
the battery is charging,
hydrogen gas is being
produced and can be easily
ignited. Keep the area around
the battery well-ventilated and keep sparks,
open flames and any other form of ignition
out of the area.
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Diesel fuel is flammable and explosive
under certain conditions.
NEVER use a shop rag to catch the fuel.
Wipe up all spills immediately.
NEVER refuel with the engine running.
NEVER use diesel fuel as a cleaning agent.
Store any containers containing fuel in a
well-ventilated area, away from any
combustibles or sources of ignition.
Fire Hazard
Undersized wiring systems
can cause an electrical fire.
Store any equipment in a designated area
away from moving parts.
NEVER use the engine compartment for
storage.
Sever Hazard
Rotating parts can cause
severe injury or death.
NEVER wear jewelry,
unbuttoned cuffs, ties or loose
fitting clothing and ALWAYS
tie long hair back when working near
moving / rotating parts such as the flywheel
or PTO shaft. Keep hands, feet and tools
away from all moving parts.
Alcohol and Drug Hazard
NEVER operate the engine
while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs or feeling ill.
Exposure Hazard
ALWAYS wear personal
protective equipment
including appropriate
clothing, gloves, work shoes,
eye and hearing protection as
required by the task at hand.
Entanglement Hazard
NEVER leave the key in the
key switch when you are
servicing the engine.
Someone may accidentally
start the engine and not
realize you are servicing it.
NEVER operate the engine while wearing a
headset to listen to music or radio because
it will be difficult to hear the warning signals.
SAFETY
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