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SAFETY RULES
2.5
Fire-prevention methods
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Always keep a fire extinguisher of adequate capacity on board the vehicle and make sure that it is periodically
recharged. The hand extinguisher is to be used by authorised personnel only.
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The personnel assigned to the vehicle must be trained in the firefighting techniques adopted.
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All fuels and most lubricants and hydraulic fluids are flammable.
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Switch off the engine before filling the tank with fuel.
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Never smoke while filling the tank with fuel or topping up hydraulic fluid levels.
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Never fill the fuel tank near open flames or in closed places.
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Never siphon fuel.
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Before starting the engine, make sure that there are no accumulations of spilt fuel, lubricants, or other fluids
that might cause fire in the vicinity.
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Short-circuits can cause fires. Regularly check the conditions of the terminals to the batteries, cables, and
electrical appliances.
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Never store flammable substances in inappropriate places.
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Never puncture or burn pressurised containers or canisters.
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Never accumulate material soaked with flammable substances.
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In order to reduce the risk of combustion to a minimum, clean the machine regularly using the appropriate
equipment (compressed water or air spray cleaners).
When washing the machine, never spray water directly onto the electric boxes.
DANGER
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Use the appropriate fire extinguishing methods (carbon dioxide, foam, chemical powder).
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Use sprays of water only to cool off surfaces exposed to fire.
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Never use petrol, solvent, or other flammable and/or toxic fluids to clean mechanical parts. Use commercially
homologated, non-flammable, non-toxic solvents.
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Never weld near tanks, hoses, drums, electrical cables or electric materials in general.
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T380D-T430D
Rev. 1.0
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