
26 SEBU7494-06
Safety Section
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention
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Illustration 11
Use caution when you are refueling a machine. Do
not smoke while you are refueling a machine. Do
not refuel a machine near open flames or sparks.
Always stop the engine before refueling. Fill the fuel
tank outdoors.
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Illustration 12
Gases from a battery can explode. Keep any open
flames or sparks away from the top of a battery. Do
not smoke in battery charging areas.
Never check the battery charge by placing a metal
object across the terminal posts. Use a voltmeter or
ahydrometer.
Improper jumpe
r cable connections can cause
an explosion that can result in injury. Refer to
the Operation Section of this manual for specific
instructions
.
Do not charge a frozen battery. This may cause an
explosion.
Fire Extingu
isher
Make sure that a fire extinguisher is available. Be
familiar wit
h the operation of the fire extinguisher.
Inspect the fire extinguisher and service the fire
extinguisher regularly. Obey the recommendations
on the instru
ction plate.
Ether
Ether is flammable and poisonous.
Use ether in well ventilated areas. Do not smoke
while you are replacing an ether cylinder or while you
are using an
ether spray.
Do not store ether cylinders in living areas or in the
operator co
mpartment of a machine. Do not store
ether cylinders in direct sunlight or in temperatures
above 49 °C (120 °F). Keep ether cylinders away
from open f
lames or sparks.
Dispose of used ether cylinders properly. Do not
puncture a
n ether cylinder. Keep ether cylinders
away from unauthorized personnel.
Do not spra
y ether into an engine if the machine is
equipped with a thermal starting aid for cold weather
starting.
Lines, Tubes and Hoses
Donotbendhighpressurelines.Donotstrikehigh
pressure lines. Do not install any lines that are b ent
or damage
d.
Repair any lines that are loose or damaged. Leaks
can cause
fires. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for
repair or for replacement parts.
Check li
nes, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use
your bare hand to check for leaks. Use a board or
cardboard to check for leaks. Tighten all connections
to the re
commended torque.
Replace the parts if any of the following conditions
are pres
ent:
•
End fittings are damaged or leaking.
•
Outer coverings are chafed or cut.