Westerbeke 4.5 BCG Operator's Manual page 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Read
this
safety manual carefully. Most accidents are
caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and
precautions. Kno.w when dangerous conditions exist
and
take the necessary precautions to pr()tect yourself, your
persDnne~ and your machinery.
As
the owntr
or
operator, always observe the following
safety rules
and
adviSories p1',ovU!edfor yourconvenience.
'this sajetJ . . infotlllatiOn
is•
in
tzlignnient:With ·the American
B6Q!aiul·.YachtCotl1UJil(AJ'JYCJs'tantlards;.howeverso/ety
rl!Jks are
.nOt
limited
to
the infdrination in thefollowing
pages;.
T~e.respom!/Jtlityjor
the U!entifi,ctitioti•ofpotential
and
acflltd risks for compliance with :all safety•advisories,
iriaintinance activities; o:nd Other conditions
belong
exclzisivelj
to
the
ownef/operator.
PREVENTELECTRIC·SHOCK
•·WARNING:·
Do not tilllch AC Blllt:trlcal caet:tions
while
snglne
is running, or when
oannsctsd
to shore
· powsr. Lethal riiJ/tage.is present at these connections!
I Do not operate this rtl.a.Chinery without electrical
enclosures and covers in place.
• Shut off electrical power before accessing electrical
equipment.
I Use insulated
mats
whenever working on electrical
equipment.
• Make sure your clothing and skin are dry, not daIIip
(particulatly shoes) when handling electrical equipment.
• Remove. wristwatch and all jewelry When working on
electrical equipment.
PREVENT
BURNS - HOT ENGINE ;
a\':tlARNlRG:
Do
not.
tlJut:b htft lnlJ!lie Pans
or • ·
eibailst·Syst;,m·ooinpallents •. .
A ·'iilnitlng·englilegets
veryhatl · · · ·
;,..,;.
, • Monitor engine antifreeze coolant level at the plastic
coolant recovery tank
and
periodically at the filler cap
location on the water jacketed exhaust manifold, but only
when the engine is COLD.
• ln case of an engine overheat, allow the engine
to
cool
before touching the engine or checking the coolant.
PREVENT BURNS - FIRE
A
WARNING:
Firs t:an cause injury or death!
• Prevent flash fires. Do not smoke or permit flames or
sparks to occur near the carburetor, fuel line, filter, fuel
.. eump, or other potential sources of spilled fuel or fuel
vapors. Use a suit.able container
to
catch all fuel when'
reinoVing the fuel line, carburetor, or fuel
filters·
• · . D() not operate with the air cleaner/silencer removed.
· Backfu,e
ean
cause severe injury or death.
• bo not smoke or permit flames or sparks
to
occur near
the fuelsysteni. Keep the compartment and the
engitie/generator clean and free of debris
to
minimize the
chances of fire. Wipe up all spilled fuel and engine oil.
• Be aware - diesel fuel will burn.
PREVENT BURNS - EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Explosions tram
fuel
vapors can cause
injury or death!
I Follow re-fueling safety instructions. Keep the vessel's
hatches closed when fueling. Open and ventilate cabin
after fueling. Check below for fumes/vapor before
running the blower. Run the blower for four minutes
before starting your engine.
• All fuel vapors are highly explosive. Use extreme care
when handling and storing fuels. Store fuel in a ·
well-ventilated area away from spark-producing
equipment and out of the reach of children.
• Do not fill the fuel tank(s) while the engine is runni?g.
• Shut off the fuel service valve at the engine when
servicing the fuel system. Take care in catching any fuel
that might
spill.
DO NOT allow any smoking, open
flames, or other sources of fire near the fuel system or
engine when servicing. Ensure proper ventilation exists
when servicing the fuel system.
• Do not alter or modify the fuel system.
• Be sure all fuel supplies have a positive shutoff vruve. ·
• Be certain fuel line fittings are adequately tightened and
free ofleaks.
I Make sure a fire extinguisher is installed nearby and is
properly maintained. Be familiar with its proper use.
Extinguishers rated ABC by the NFPA are appropriate
for all applications encountered in this environment.
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