New Holland 8010 Service Manual page 17

INTRODUCTION
Ensure there is adequate ventilation when handling and using gasoline. Great care must be taken to avoid the serious
consequences of inhalation in the event of vapor build up arising from spillages in confined spaces.
Special precautions apply to cleaning and maintenance operations on gasoline storage tanks. Gasoline should not
be used as a cleaning agent. It must not be siphoned by mouth.
Kerosene (paraffin)
Used also as heating fuel, solvent and cleaning agent.
Flammable.
Irritation of the mouth and throat may result from swallowing. The main hazard from swallowing arises if liquid aspi-
ration into the lungs occurs. Liquid contact dries the skin and can cause irritation or dermatitis. Splashes in the eye
may be slightly irritating.
In normal circumstances the low volatility does not give rise to harmful vapors. Exposure to mists and vapors from
kerosene at elevated temperatures should be avoided (mists may arise in de-waxing). Avoid skin and eye contact
and ensure there is adequate ventilation.
Gas-oil (diesel fuel)
See fuels (kerosene). Combustible.
Gross or prolonged skin contact with high boiling gas oils may also cause serious skin disorders including skin cancer.
Gas cylinders
See fire.
Gases such as oxygen, acetylene, carbon dioxide, argon and propane are normally stored in cylinders at pressures of
up to 2000 Ib/sq. in. (13,790 kn/m2) and great care should be taken in handling these cylinders to avoid mechanical
damage to them or to the valve gear attached. The contents of each cylinder should be clearly identified by appropriate
markings.
Cylinders should be stored in well ventilated enclosures, and protected from ice and snow, or direct sunlight. Fuel
gases (e.g. acetylene and propane) should not be stored in close proximity to oxygen cylinders.
Care should be exercised to prevent leaks from gas cylinders and lines, and to avoid sources of ignition.
Only trained personnel should undertake work involving gas cylinders.
Gases
See gas cylinders.
Gas shielded welding
See welding.
Gas welding
See welding.
General workshop tools and equipment
It is essential that all tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and the correct safety equipment used
where required.
Never use tools or equipment for any purpose other than that for which they were designed.
Never overload equipment such as hoists, jacks, axle and chassis stands or lifting slings. Damage caused by over-
loading is not always immediately apparent andmay result in a fatal failurethe next time that the equipment is used.
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