Safety Precautions; Exhaust Gas - Nanni N2.10 Operator's Manual

Safety
precautions

Exhaust gas

Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. This colourless and
odourless gas is extremely har-
mful and could lead to poisoning
which could result in loss of
consciousness or death. The first
symptoms of carbon monoxide
intoxication are as follows:
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Headache
• Throbbing temples
• Vomiting
• Fatigue and falling asleep
• Tense muscles
If you or anyone else in the vicinity
of the engine experiences any of
these symptoms, leave the area
of operation of the engine and find
fresh air. If the symptoms persist,
consult a doctor and have the en-
gine checked.
Ensure the exhaust circuit correctly
expels the gas produced by the
engine. Regularly check that the
exhaust circuit is free of leaks and
that the exhaust elbow is in good
condition.
5
Burns
Never touch the hot parts of the
engine! An operational engine gets
very hot: the exhaust system, tur-
bocompressor (if equipped), starter,
oil sump, oil, coolant in the hoses
and pipes are hot and can burn.
Fluids ejected under pressure can
cause serious injury. Release all
the pressure in the circuits before
removing the caps. Never open the
oil circuit and coolant caps when
the engine is operational and/or
hot. Never start or run the engine
when the oil fill and coolant caps
are not screwed on as hot oil or
coolant could spray out.
If you come into contact with any
of these fluids, consult a doctor
immediately. If the engine gets too
hot, switch it off and disconnect it
and wait for it to cool down before
checking for failure.
Fire
Do not smoke near the engine and
keep it away from sources of igni-
tion (flames or sparks) or any other
potential flammable vapour or liquid
sources. Do not run the engine
without the air filter.
Do not run the engine in an area
in which flammable or explosive
materials are stored or where gas
is present. Ensure there are no
flammable liquids in the engine
compartment.