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Safety Guidelines and Environmental Awareness
Improper engine operation, maintenance or repair can be injurious to both engine / genset and operators.
Reading of information makes you only aware of possible safety hazards. It does not necessarily give the
competence to execute these operations.
The guidelines given are not exhaustive and considering all possibilities. Do not attempt to use any
procedure, tool and procedure which are not recommended in this manual.
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. is committed to reduce the damage to the environment through our products.
KOEL's environmental policy is enclosed for reference.
In following paragraphs, major safety precautions for the safety of both operators and the engine, and
responsibility for environment during operations of our diesel engines are highlighted. As an esteemed
customer of Kirloskar Engines, you are also part of Kirloskar family and we hope that you will join us in our
efforts to protect the environment to the best of our capabilities.
In this note, we have given guidelines for identification of hazardous waste and their disposal. In case you
require any specific information, kindly contact 'Management Representative -EMS - KOEL.
Safety Guidelines :
Commissioning and General Instructions.
Before putting the engine into operation for the first time, read the operating instructions carefully and
familiarize yourself with the "critical" points. If you are unsure, ask your KIRLOSKAR representative.
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Prohibit access of unauthorized persons to engine room.
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Make engine operating persons responsible for the safety of persons who enter the engine room.
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the engine parts
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Wear hard hat, protective glasses as required.
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Make certain that all protective guards and covers are in place and properly clamped.
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Use cleaning solutions with care.
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Do not use glass containers for maintenance fluids, They can break.
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Keep engine room clean, free of oil and grease spillage, to avoid slippage.
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During engine lifting, no one should be allowed to stand underneath or pass underneath. Keep lifting
gear in good condition.
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Engine must be started and operated by authorized personnel.
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Do not touch running engine with bare hands. There is a risk of burns.
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Keep away from running engine. Do not go too near to the rotating parts.
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Fuel is inflammable. Do not smoke in the engine room, or in the vicinity of fuel storage. Do not use
naked lights in the vicinity of fuel. The fuel tank must be filled only when the engine is switched off.
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Exhaust gases are toxic. Ensure adequate ventilation and air circulation.
Do not undertake any operation unless you have read and
understood the information in this manual.
Execution must be entrusted to trained operators
and service dealers.
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