Information And Safety Signals; Safety And Environmental Impact - Kohler KDI 1903M Owner's Manual

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3.4 Information and safety signals

ACCIDENTAL START
Before working on the engine or equipment, disconnect the
battery negative (-) wire.
Engine components can get extremely hot from operation.
Do not touch engine while operating or just after stopping.
Never operate the engine with heat shields or guards
removed.
ROTATING PARTS
Stay away while engine is in operation. Keep hands, feet,
hair, and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent
injury.
Never operate the engine with covers, shrouds, or guards
removed.
LETHAL EXHAUST GASES
Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes and never run the engine in a
closed building or confined area.
Carbon monoxide is toxic, odorless, colorless, and can
cause death if inhaled.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Do not touch wires while engine is running.

3.5 Safety and environmental impact

Every organisation has a duty to implement procedures to
identify, assess and monitor the influence of its own activities
(products, services, etc.) on the environment.
Procedures for identifying the extent of the impact on the
environment must consider the following factors:
- Liquid waste.
- Waste management.
- Soil contamination.
- Atmospheric emission.
- Use of raw materials and natural resources.
- Regulations and directives regarding environmental impact.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Accidental Starts can cause
severe injury or death.
HOT PARTS
Hot Parts can cause severe
burns.
Rotating Parts can cause
severe injury.
Carbon Monoxide can cause
severe nausea, fainting or
death.
Electrical Shock can cause
injury.
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID
RISK OF PUNCTURE
High Pressure Fluids can
puncture skin and cause
severe injury or death.
Do not work on fuel system without proper training or safety
equipment.
Fluid puncture injuries are highly toxic and hazardous.
If an injury occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
EXPLOSIVE FUEL
Explosive fuel can cause fires
and severe burns.
Fuel is flammable and its vapours can ignite.
Store fuel only in approved containers, in well ventilated,
unoccupied buildings.
Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running,
since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot
parts or sparks from ignition.
Do not start the engine near spilled fuel.
Never use fuel as a cleaning agent.
EXPLOSIVE GAS
Explosive Gas can cause
fires and severe acid burns.
Charge battery only in a well ventilated area.
Keep sparks, open flames, and other sources of ignition
away from the battery at all times.
Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas while being
charged.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Remove all jewelry when servicing batteries. Before
disconnecting the negative (-) ground cable, make sure all
switches are OFF.
If ON, a spark will occur at the ground cable terminal which
could cause an explosion.
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
In order to minimise the impact on the environment, KOHLER
now provides a number of indications to be followed by
all persons handling the engine, for any reason, during its
expected lifetime.
- All components and fluids must be disposed of in accordance
with the laws of the country in which disposal is taking place.
- Keep the fuel and engine control systems and the exhaust
pipes in efficient working order to limit environmental and
noise pollution.
- When discontinuing use of the engine, select all components
according to their chemical characteristics and dispose of
them separately.
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