Introduction; Safety Instructions - Man D2862 LE221 Repair Manual

INTRODUCTION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General information
Working with engines and the necessary service products does not pose any problems provided the people
entrusted with operation, maintenance and repair have been trained accordingly and actively keep their minds
on the job.
Personnel in training or instruction or who are undergoing general education are not allowed to work on the
unit unless they are permanently supervised by an experienced person.
The following sections include summaries of important regulations listed according to major topics. The
intention is to provide the knowledge needed to avoid accidents which could lead to injury, damage and
environmental pollution. They represent only a small excerpt from the wide range of accident prevention
regulations and cannot replace these. It goes without saying that all other safety regulations must be
followed and that the corresponding action must be taken.
Additional direct references to danger are contained in the instructions at points where there is a potential
danger.
Accidents may happen in spite of all precautionary measures having been taken. In such an eventuality,
obtain immediate medical assistance from a doctor. This is particularly important if the accident involves skin
contact with corrosive acid, fuel penetration under the skin, scalding by hot oil, antifreeze spraying into eyes,
etc.
1. Regulations for preventing accidents leading to injury to personnel
Checking, setting and repair work
– Secure units during their removal.
– Keep units, ladders, stairs, steps and the surrounding area free from oil and grease. Accidents caused by
slipping can have very serious consequences.
Only authorised technical personnel are entitled to perform inspection, adjustment and repair work
– Switch off the battery master switch before starting installation work.
– During maintenance and repair work, make certain that the engine cannot be started inadvertently by
unauthorised personnel.
– Only authorised personnel are permitted to start and operate an engine.
Engine operation
– Only authorised personnel are permitted to start and operate an engine.
– Do not approach moving parts of a running engine too closely.
Do not wear baggy clothing.
– Ensure adequate ventilation if you are working in enclosed spaces.
– Do not touch units with your bare hands when they are at operating temperature. Danger of burns!
Always wear protective gloves when changing oil (in units at operating temperature) in particular.
– Do not open the coolant circuit unless the engine is cool.
– The tool must be approved by MAN and be in good technical condition.
Suspended loads
– Do not lift heavy parts without assistance. Use suitable tools.
Procedure:
– Carefully attach individual parts and larger assemblies to lifting tackle prior to exchanging them, in order
to rule out any danger.
– Only use suitable and technically awless lifting tackle, and make sure the lifting tackle has an adequate
safe working load.
– Only ever use the crane hook eyelets provided for connecting the crane lifting tackle when lifting the
engine.
– No-one is allowed to stand under an engine suspended from a crane hook. Keep all lifting tackle in good
condition.
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