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Chapter 1 BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Fire and explosion
Keep flames away
Store fuel and engine oil in a well
ventilated designated area.
Make sure that the caps of fuel and
engine oil containers are tightly
closed.
Do not use flames, do not smoke,
and do not work near a heater or other fire hazard
where fuel or oil is handled or when cleaning solvent
is being used for washing parts.
Wipe off spilled fuel, oil and LLC immediately and
thoroughly. Spilled fuel, oil and LLC may ignite and
cause a fire.
Keep engine surrounding area
tidy and clean
Do not leave combustible or explosive materials, such
as fuel, engine oil and LLC, near the engine. Such
substances can cause fire or explosion.
Remove dust, dirt and other foreign materials accu-
mulated on the engine and sorrounding parts thor-
oughly. Such materials can cause fire or the engine to
overheat. In particular, clean the top surface of the
battery thoroughly. Dust can cause a short-circuit.
Always operate the engine at a position at least 1 m
[3.28 ft.] away from buildings and other equipment to
prevent possible fire caused by engine heat.
Care for fuel, oil and exhaust
gas leakage
If any fuel, oil or exhaust gas leakage is found, imme-
diately take corrective measures to stop it.
Such leakages, if left uncorrected, can cause fuel or
engine oil to reach hot engine surfaces or hot exhaust
gas to contact flammable materials, possibly leading
to personal injury and/or damage to equipment.
Use explosion-proof lighting
apparatus
When inspecting fuel, engine oil, coolant, battery elec-
trolyte, etc., use a flameproof light. An ordinary light, if
accidentally broken, may ignite and cause an explo-
sion.
Prevent electrical wires from
short-circuiting
Avoid inspecting or servicing the electrical system with
the ground cable connected to the battery. Otherwise,
a fire could result from short-circuiting. Be sure to dis-
connect the battery cable from the negative (-) termi-
nal before beginning with the work procedure.
Short-circuits, possibly resulting in fire, may be
caused by a loose terminal or damaged cable/wire.
Inspect the terminals, cables and wires, and repair or
replace the faulty parts before beginning with the ser-
vice procedure.
Keep fire extinguishers and a
first-aid kit handy
Keep fire extinguishers handy, and
become familiar with their usage.
Keep a first-aid kit at the desig-
nated place where it is easily
accessible by anyone at any time.
Establish response procedures to
follow in the event of fire or accident. Provide an
emergency evacuation route and contact points and
means of communication in case of emergency.
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