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Important notes on safe operation of the engine
HATZ diesel engines are economical, strongly built and long-lasting. They are therefore frequently
chosen for commercially and industrially operated equipment and machinery.
Since the engine forms part of the finished equipment or machine, its manufacturer will take all the
applicable safety regulations into account.
Nevertheless, we give below certain additional comments on operating safety, and would recommend
you to note them carefully.
Depending on the manner in which the engine is installed and its intended application, the equipment
manufacturer or operator may have to attach additional safety devices and prohibit potentially hazard-
ous aspects of operation, for example:
– Parts of the exhaust system as well as the surface of the engine are of course hot during operation
of the engine, but also when it is still cooling down after use, and must not be touched.
– Faulty wiring or incorrect operation of electrical equipment may lead to sparks forming, and must
be avoided as a potential fire hazard.
– Rotating parts must be shielded against accidental contact when the engine is installed in other
equipment or machinery.
Guards are available from HATZ to protect belt drives, cooling fans and generators.
– Before attempting to start the engine it is essential to have studied the starting information in the
Instruction Book; this is particularly important on engines started with a starting handle.
– Mechanical starting devices must not be used by children or persons of insufficient physical
strength.
– In order to benefit from the advantages of the starting handle with kick-back damping, it must be
used precisely as recommended in this Instruction Book.
– Before starting the engine, ensure that all the specified protective guards are in place.
– The engine must only be operated, serviced or repaired by persons who have received the appro-
priate training.
– Keep the starting handle and the key out of reach of unauthorized persons.
– Never run the engine in closed or badly ventilated rooms.
Do not breath in emissions - danger of poisoning!
– Also fuel and lubricants could contain poisonous components. Please follow the instructions of the
mineral oil producer.
