Safety Precautions - Yanmar L48N Operation Manual

SAFETY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before You Operate
CAUTION
NEVER permit anyone to operate the
engine or driven machine without proper
training.
• Read and understand this Operation
Manual before you operate the
machine to ensure that you follow safe
operating practices and maintenance
procedures.
• Machine safety signs and labels are
additional reminders for safe operating
and maintenance techniques.
• See your authorized Yanmar industrial
engine dealer or distributor for
additional training.
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During Operation and Maintenance
• 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.
• Keep sparks, open flame and any other
form of ignition away.
• Failure to comply will result in death or
serious injury.
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD!
• Diesel fuel is extremely flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
• When you remove any fuel system
component to perform maintenance
(such as changing the fuel filter) place
an approved container under the
opening to catch the fuel.
• NEVER use a shop rag to catch the
fuel. Vapors from the rag are extremely
flammable and explosive.
• Wipe up any spills immediately.
• Wear eye protection. The fuel system
is under pressure and fuel could spray
out when you remove any fuel system
component.
• Failure to comply will result in death or
serious injury.
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EXPLOSION HAZARD!
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