Service Tires Safely; Handle Fuel Safely; Store Volatile And Hazardous Materials Safely - Jacobsen 62287 Service Manual

SAFETY

Service Tires Safely

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An inflated tire contains explosive force. Use care
when handling wheels and tires.
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• Always wear safety glasses or goggles.
• Use proper lifting methods when working with wheels
and tires.
• When working on an inflated tire, never position
yourself directly over the work area.
• When dismounting or mounting tires, use a wheel
holder or tire machine. Use proper tire mounting tools
and equipment. Never use screwdrivers or makeshift
tools to force a tire on or off a wheel.
• Be sure tire irons and mounting tools are free of
grease and oil. Grip them firmly.
• Inspect wheel parts for rust, damage, or distortion.
Never use wheels that are out-of-round, rusted, or
cracked.
• Never hammer on wheels with a steel hammer. Use
rubber-covered hammers.
• When inflating tires, always use an inflation cage.
Always stand away from the valve stem.
• Use accurate, tested inflation gauges to set air
pressures.
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WARNING

Handle Fuel Safely

Handle fuel with care—it is highly flammable.
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WARNING
• Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank,
or add fuel, when the engine is running or
while the engine is hot.
• Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill
or drain the fuel tank indoors.
• Do not spill fuel. Clean spilled fuel
immediately.
• Never handle or store fuel containers near an
open flame or any device that may create
sparks and ignite the fuel or fuel vapors.
• Be sure to reinstall and tighten fuel cap
securely.
• Use an approved container; the spout must fit
inside the fuel filler neck. Avoid using cans
and funnels to transfer fuel.
Store fuel according to local, state, or federal ordinances
and recommendations from your fuel supplier.
Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty.
Use clean, fresh fuel.
Do not fill above the fuel filler neck.
Store Volatile and Hazardous
Materials Safely
Store volatile materials (gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, etc.) in
approved containers that are clearly marked. Containers
should be stored in an approved safety cabinet away
from possible sources of ignition. Storage areas and
cabinets should be well ventilated to prevent the possible
build-up of fumes.
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