Safety precautions and
instructions
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Marine diesel engines. Operator’s manual
Engine exhaust gases contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide is an
odourless, colourless, tasteless, no irritating gas that can cause death if inhaled for
even a short time.
Get fresh air and do not sit, lie down or fall asleep if anyone shows signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning:
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Light-headedness, dizziness
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Physical fatigue, weakness in joints and muscles. Sleepiness, mental fatigue,
inability to concentrate or speak clearly, blurred vision. Stomachache, vomiting,
nausea.
Keep the area around the battery well ventilated. While the engine is running or the battery
is charging, hydrogen gas is produced which can be easily ignited.
Never allow battery fluid (battery contains sulfuric acid) to come in contact with
clothing, skin or eyes. Always wear safety gloves and protective clothing when servicing
the battery. If battery fluid contacts the eyes and/or skin, immediately flush the
affected area with a large amount of clean water and obtain prompt medical treatment.
Moving parts. Keep hands, feet, hair, clothing and test leads away from
the belts and pulleys when the engine is running. Replace guards, screens
and covers before operating the engine.
Before working on the engine or connected equipment, disable the engine as follows:
Set the engine controller to OFF position.
(1) Disconnect the power input from battery.
(2) Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the negative (-) lead first when
disconnecting the battery. Reconnect the negative (-) lead last when reconnecting the
battery.
Follow these precautions to prevent the starting of the engine by engine controller, remote
start/stop switch, or engine start command from a remote computer.
Never remove the cooler cap if the engine is hot. Steam and hot engine coolant will
spurt out and seriously burn you. Allow the engine to cool down before you attempt to
remove the cooler cap.
Read the engine operator's manual and understand it before operation and maintenance of
the engine, to ensure that it continues operating practices and maintenance procedures.
Hearing protection.
Use to avoid hearing loss when handling the motor.
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The installer/operator of the engine has to wear suitable CLOTHING for the workplace and the
situation; in particular, avoid loose clothes, chains, bracelets, rings and all accessories that
could become entangled with moving parts.
2.
The installer/operator of the engine has to wear personal protective equipment such as
gloves, work shoes, eye and hearing protection as required by the task.
3.
The area in which the operator is working has to be kept tidy and free of oil and other liquid
spillages and solid waste (metal chips, etc.).
