Safety Precautions - Yanmar 4LHA-HTP Operation Manual

Alcohol
A WARNING
• Never operate the engine while you are under the influence of alcohol or when
you are ill or feel unwell as this results in accidents.
Safety Precautions for inspection
Battery Fluid
A DANGER
• Battery fluid is diluted sulfuric acid. It can blind you if it gets in your eyes, or burn
your skin. Keep the fluid away from your body. Wash it off immediately with a
large quantity of fresh water if you get any on you.
Fire due to Electric Short-Circuits
-AWAHNING-
• Always turn off the battery switch or detach the earth cable (-) before inspecting
the electrical system. Failure to do so could cause short-circuiting and fires.
Precautions for Moving Parts
AWARNING
• Stop the engine before you service it.
operating, never touch moving parts.
all moving parts as this could result in injury.
Precautions for Removing Hot Oil and Water to
A CAUTION
Prevent Burns
• If extracting oil from the engine while it is still hot, do not let the oil splash on you.
W wan unm tne lemperaiure nas aropptsu utsiuio
engine to avoid getting scalded.
[NOTICE]^
Do not alter the diesel engine.
Rebuilding the engine or altering parts to increase the speed or the amount of fuel discharged,
etc. will make operation unsafe, and result in damage and shortening of engine life.
r-[NOTICE]-
Disposal of waste materials
• P u t oil or liquids to be disposed in a container. Never dispose of waste oil or other fluids
outside, in a sewer, river, or the sea.
•Treat waste materials safely observing all regulations and laws. Ask a waste recovery
company to collect and dispose of it.
If you must inspect while the engine is
Keep your body and clothing well clear of
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