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General
Important safety regulations are summarized in this quick-reference overview and arranged by topic to ef-
fectively convey the knowledge necessary to avoid accidents causing injury, damage or environmental haz-
ard. Additional information can be found in the operating instructions of the engine.
Important:
Should an accident occur despite all precautionary measures, particularly one involving contact with corros-
ive acid, penetration of fuel under the skin, scalding by hot oil, antifreeze splashing into the eyes etc. you
must seek medical assistance immediately.
1. Regulations for the prevention of accidents with personal injury
Inspection, adjustment and repair work may only be performed by authorised and skilled person-
nel.
D The engine may only be started and operated by authorised personnel.
D When the engine is running, do not get too close to the rotating parts.
Wear close-fitting clothing.
D Do not touch hot engine with bare hands: Risk of burns.
D Keep area surrounding engine, ladders and stairways free of oil and grease. Accidents
caused by slipping can have serious consequences.
D Only work with tools which are in good condition. Worn spanners/wrenches slip: Danger
of injury.
D Persons must not stand under an engine suspended on a crane hook. Keep lifting gear
in order.
D Open the coolant circuit only when the engine has cooled down. If it is unavoidable that
the circuit be opened with the engine at operating temperature, observe the instructions
in the chapter "Maintenance and care" in the operating instructions.
D Do not tighten or undo pipes and hoses under pressure (lubricating oil circuit, coolant
circuit and any downstream hydraulic oil circuits). The fluids which flow out can cause
injury.
Safety regulations
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