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SAFETY
general precautionS
Exhaust fumes from the engine is
poisonous
• Do not operate the engine in an enclosed
area without adequate ventilation.
• If natural ventilation is not possible, install
ventilators, fans, exhaust extension pipes
or other venting devices.
Handling asbestos dust
Inhaling asbestos dust can cause lung
cancer. When handling the materials which
may contain asbestos, take the following
precautions:
• Never use compressed air for cleaning.
• Avoid brushing or grinding parts containing
asbestos.
• For clean up, use a vacuum equipped with
a high efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA).
• Wear the stipulated respirator if there is no
other way to control the dust. When
working indoors, install a ventilation system
with a macromolecular filter.
• Do not allow unauthorized personnel in the
work area while working.
• Follow the rules and environmental
standard applicable to the work area.
Be careful not to get crushed or cut
Never put your hands, feet or other parts of
your body between the upperstructure and
the undercarriage or tracks, between the
machine body and working equipment, or
between a cylinder and moving part. The
sizes of these gaps change when the
machine moves, and a person can suffer
severe injury or death.
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