Safety Information; Permitted Usage And Improper Use; Safety Warnings - Kohler SILENCE VALDINOCI Series Assembly, Use And Maintenance Instructions

Permitted usage and improper use

• The intended use of the engine is in conformity with the
machine on which it is mounted.
• Any use of the machine other than that described cannot
be considered as complying with its intended purpose as
specified by Valdinoci Luigi S.p.A .
• Valdinoci Luigi S.p.A declines all responsibility for any
change to the engine not described in this manual made by
unauthorized Valdinoci Luigi S.p.A personnel.
• A proper use of the engine, a strict observance of the
rules listed below and the rigorous application of all these
precautions will avoid the risk of accidents or injuries.

Safety warnings

• The engine has been built to the specifications of a machine
manufacturer, and it is his responsibility to ensure that all
necessary action is taken to meet the essential and legally
prescribed health and safety requirements. Any use of the
machine other than that described cannot be considered as
complying with its intended purpose as specified by Valdinoci
Luigi S.p.A, which therefore declines all responsibility for
accidents caused by such operations.
• The following guidelines are for technical installers and
must be incorporated into the ‎ n ew technical documentation
specifically designed for the assembly: MACHINE + ‎ PARTLY
COMPLETED MACHINERY (endothermic engine unit).
It is the task of those who incorporate the P.C.M. to check:
• power management;
• the safety requirements before, during and after the stop
phase
The person who incorporates the P.C.M. must make sure that:
• The emergency stop immediately stops the moving parts
(category 0), by switching off the power.
• The emergency stop overrides all other functions and
stops the actuators immediately without creating additional
hazards.
• The user must read these instructions carefully. Failure to do
this could lead to serious danger for his personal safety and
health and that of any persons who may be in the vicinity of
the machine.
• On starting, make sure that the engine is as horizontal as
possible, unless the machine specifications differ.
• Make sure that the machine is stable to prevent the risk of
overturning.
• The engine must not operate in places containing inflammable
materials, in explosive atmospheres, where there is dust that
can easily catch fire unless specific, adequate and clearly
indicated precautions have been taken and have been
certified for the machine.
• To prevent fire hazards, always keep the machine at least one
meter from buildings or from other machinery.
• Children and animals must be kept at a due distance from
operating machines in order to prevent hazards deriving from
their operation.
• Thoroughly wash and clean all the external parts of the

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Those who carry out the use and maintenance on the engine
must wear the safety equipment and the accident-prevention
guards.
• Valdinoci Luigi S.p.A declines all direct and indirect liability
for failure to comply with the standards of conduct contained
in this manual.
• Valdinoci Luigi S.p.A cannot consider every reasonably
unforeseeable misuse that may cause a potential danger.
engine before performing any operation, in order to avoid
the accidental introduction of impurities/foreign bodies.
Use only water and/or appropriate products to clean the
engine. If cleaning engine with a pressure washer or steam
cleaner, it is important to maintain a minimum distance of
at least 200mm between the surface to be washed and the
nozzle.
• Avoid directing the nozzle on electrical components,
cable connections and sealed rings (oil seals etc).
Thoroughly wash and clean the area surrounding the engine
following the instructions provided by machine manufacturer.
• Fuel and oil are inflammable. The tank must only be filled when
the engine is off. Before starting, dry any spilt fuel.
• Make sure that no soundproofing panels and the ground or
floor on which the machine is standing have not soaked up
any fuel.
• Fuel vapour is highly toxic. Only refuel outdoors or in a well
ventilated place.
• Do not smoke or use open flames when refuelling.
• During operation, the surface of the engine can become
dangerously hot. Avoid touching the exhaust system in
particular.
• Before proceeding with any operation on the engine, stop it
and allow it to cool.
• Always open the radiator plug or expansion chamber with the
utmost caution, wearing protective garments and goggles.
• The coolant fluid is under pressure. Never carry out any
inspections until the engine has cooled.
• If there is an electric fan, do not approach the engine when
it is still hot as the fan could also start operating when the
engine is at a standstill.
• The oil must be drained whilst the engine is hot. Particular
care is required to prevent burns. Do not allow oil to come into
contact with the skin because of the health hazards involved.
It is recommended to use an oil intake pump.
• During operations that involve access to moving parts of
the engine and/or removal of rotating guards, disconnect
and insulate the negative wire (-) of the battery to prevent
accidental short-circuits and to stop the starter motor from
being energized.
• Check belt tension only when the engine is off.
• Fully tighten the tank cap each time after refuelling. Do not
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