Lubricants And Grease - Geely EC718 2009 Workshop Manual

1-32 Health and Safety
Oxygen, acetylene, argon and propane-like gas, is usually
stored under 13.8 Mp (2,001 psi) pressure in the gas cylinder.
When handling these cylinders, you must be really careful.
Avoid mechanical damage to the cylinder or valve. Clearly
mark the label with the gas filled inside the cylinder.
Cylinders should be stored in well ventilated areas and avoid
placing in snow or under direct sunlight. Fuel gases, such as
acetylene and propane should not be stored together with
oxygen cylinders.
Pay special attention to the leakage from gas cylinders or
pipeline. Avoid a fire source.
Only professionally trained personnel can carry out the gas
cylinder related work.
1.6.1.20 General
Equipment
Always keep all of the tools and equipment in good working
order. It is also very important that operate correctly.
Do not use tools or equipment for unintended purposes. Do not
make cranes, jacks, axles and chassis frames or sling-like
device to withstand more than its maximum load. The damage
caused by overload is not necessarily immediately apparent,
but it can cause a serious accident next time in use.
Do not use damaged or improperly worked tools or equipment,
especially in certain high-speed devices such as: grinding
wheel. Damaged wheel will be broken without a warning and
can cause serious injury.
When using a grinding wheel, a chisel or a sand blasting
equipment, wear proper eye protection devices.
When using a blasting equipment to handle asbestos-
containing materials or using spray equipment, wear the
appropriate breathing mask.
There must be an equipment that can control dust, spray and
dust content.

1.6.1.21 Lubricants and Grease

Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oils. All the
oil and grease, are irritate to eyes and the skin.
Used Engine Oil
Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oils will cause the
loss of the natural skin oils, causing dry, irritation and skin
diseases. In addition, used engine oil is very likely to contain
harmful substances that can lead to skin cancer. Make sure
use the skin protective equipment and be equipped with
adequate washing facilities.
EC718/EC718RV EC715/EC715RV 10/2009
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Do not be used engine oil as a lubricant, or any other purpose
that has direct contact with the skin.
Health and Safety Rules
–
Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with engine oil,
especially the used engine oil.
– Wear protective clothing, including impermeable gloves.
– Do not put the cleaning cloth stained with engine oil into the
pocket.
– Prevent engine oil contaminating clothing, especially
clothing next to the skin.
–
Do not wear engine oil contaminated clothing and footwear.
Clothes must be cleaned regularly and kept clean.
and – Immediate treatment to open wounds.
–
Put protective cream on the skin to avoid skin direct contact
with the engine oil.
– Wash with soap and fresh water to remove all of the engine
oil. Apply the protective agent containing Lanolin will help
replace the skin's natural oils.
– If a skin disease occurs, you should immediately seek
medical treatment.
– Remove grease before commencing work.
– If there is a possibility of direct eye contact with chemicals,
wear goggles, such as chemical goggles or face masks.
Eye wash equipment should also be equipped.
Environment Warning
Used or waste engine oil and oil filter should be recycled by
authorized or licensed waste disposal companies. If in doubt,
please contact your local authorities.
Pouring used or waste engine oil directly into the ground, sewer
or drainage facilities, or into water pipe is illegal.
1.6.1.22 Noise
Operating certain equipments will produce high-decibel noise
and may cause hearing damage. You should wear appropriate
hearing protection devices.
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