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PART V-SAFETY GUIDELINES
This section laid guidelines for safety of personal and equipment. Safety should be the utmost priority during
installation, operation and maintenance of the engine and equipment.
General safety instruction, accident prevention regulations and safety precaution defined by law must be
observed.
Use of personal protective equipment must be worn during installation, operation and maintenance of the
engine and equipment.
ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Accidental starting of the engine can cause severe injury or death when working on engine. Safety must be
observed when working on engine.
Disconnect the battery before start of work negative (-) lead first. While reconnecting battery leads
connect negative (-) last.
Use lock out/tag out procedures when doing maintenance work on the engine In case engine is under
remote start/ stop operation.
ROTATING PARTS
Never operate equipment without guards and electrical enclosures. Rotating parts like Flywheel, Pulleys and
radiator fan can cause severe injury or death.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Never touch electrical terminals with bare hands or metal tools, always cut off the power and use insulated
handled tools. Electric shock can cause severe injury or death.
Always open the outgoing circuit breaker or isolator before starting any maintenance work on engine.
Never make contact when standing in water or wet shoes.
Never ground live terminals. It can cause electrocution.
Loose wiring is a hazard for spark and short circuit. Electrical wiring should be done properly using gland and
cable harnesses.