General Safety Instructions R2.8 CM2220 R101B Page i-8 Section i - Introduction General Safety Instructions Important Safety Notice Read and understand the safety information and precautions before performing any repair or operating equipment. This procedure contains general safety precautions that must be followed to provide personal safety. Always follow procedures to mitigate safety concerns. Work Environment Follow these recommended practices when servicing products. Always follow on-site safety requirements. Always follow local training, certification, authorization, and specific customer requirements.
Do not work on products unless proper training has been completed to allow safe repair completion. Do not operate equipment unless proper training has been completed to allow safe operation.. Work in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. If adverse weather conditions are present, take appropriate safety precautions when performing work. Always be aware of hazardous conditions that may exist in the work environment. Best Practices Follow these recommended practices when servicing or operating equipment. Always wear protective glasses and protective shoes. Remove rings, watches, long jewelry, or metallic items. Do not wear loose fitting or torn clothing, jewelry, long hair, etc..
These increase the risk for personal injury. Always use tools that are in good condition. Do not perform any repairs, or operate equipment, when fatigued or impaired due to drugs or alcohol. Do not work on equipment with the key switch ON or that is running unless otherwise directed by troubleshooting procedures. If any work must be performed while the key switch is ON or the unit is running, use extreme caution around hot components, moving parts, etc. Exercise caution when working on products that have just been turned off. Hot parts may cause burns or ignite or melt common materials. Do not bleed the fuel system of a hot engine.
Contact with hot manifolds or other components can cause a fire. Do not attempt to rotate the crankshaft by pulling or prying on the fan. Only use proper engine barring techniques. Do not lift components that weigh 23 kg [ 50 lb ] or more. Use mechanical help or seek assistance. Exercise caution when working around rotating parts. Rotating parts can cause cuts, mutilation, or strangulation. Exercise caution when working on electrical components. High voltages can cause serious injury or death. Relieve system pressure as instructed before removing or disconnecting lines, fittings, or related items. Always torque fittings and connections to the required specifications.
Over or under tightening can damage threads and create leaks. Always test for pressure leaks as instructed. Perform the following prior to beginning work on any products. Always use the same fastener part number, or equivalent, when replacing fasteners. Shutdown the equipment unless otherwise directed by troubleshooting procedures. Always allow the product to cool. Always ensure the product is properly supported by blocks or stands. Do not work on a product supported only by lifting jacks or hoists. Disconnect the battery unless otherwise directed by troubleshooting procedures. Disconnect the starting motor, if equipped, unless otherwise directed by troubleshooting procedures.
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