Yanmar 2TNV70 Service Manual page 21

Safety Precautions
WARNING
BURN HAZARD!
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid.
NEVER allow battery fluid to
come in contact with clothing,
skin or eyes. Severe burns could
result. ALWAYS wear safety
goggles 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.
• Failure to comply could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
HIGH-PRESSURE HAZARD!
• Avoid skin contact with the
high-pressure diesel fuel spray
caused by a fuel system leak such
as a broken fuel injection line.
High-pressure fuel can penetrate
your skin and result in serious
injury. If you are exposed to high-
pressure fuel spray, obtain
prompt medical treatment.
• NEVER check for a fuel leak with your hands.
ALWAYS use a piece of wood or cardboard.
Have your authorized Yanmar industrial
engine dealer or distributor repair the
damage.
• Failure to comply could result in death or
serious injury.
TNV IDI Service Manual
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD!
• Turn off the battery switch (if
equipped) or disconnect the
negative battery cable before
servicing the electrical system.
• Check the electrical harnesses for cracks,
abrasions, and damaged or corroded
connectors. ALWAYS keep the connectors
and terminals clean.
• Failure to comply could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD!
• Stop the engine before you begin
to service it.
• NEVER leave the key in the key switch when
you are servicing the engine. Someone may
accidentally start the engine and not realize
you are servicing it. This could result in a
serious injury.
• If you must service the engine while it is
operating, remove all jewelry, tie back long
hair, and keep your hands, other body parts
and clothing away from moving / rotating
parts.
• Failure to comply could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
To prevent possible eye injury,
always wear SAFETY GLASSES
while servicing the engine.
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