SAFETY Fire Caused by Fuel or Oil Fuel and oils are particularly flammable and can be hazardous. To prevent fire, always observe the following: Do not smoke or use any flame near fuel or oil. Stop the engine before refueling. Do not leave the machine while adding fuel or oil. Tighten all fuel and oil caps securely. Always inspect around the entire fuel tank for leaks and seepage, clean or repair if needed. Inspect fuel system for leak or seepage, this includes fuel lines, filters and injection system, clean or repair if required. Do not spill fuel on overheated surfaces or on parts of the electrical system. Use well-ventilated areas for adding or storing oil and fuel.
Keep oil and fuel in the determined place and do not allow unauthorized persons to enter. After adding fuel or oil, wipe up any spilled fuel or oil. When carrying out grinding or welding work on the chassis, move any flammable materials to a safe place before starting. When washing parts with oil, use a non-flammable oil. Diesel oil and gasoline may catch fire, so do not use them. Put greasy rags and other flammable materials into a safe container to maintain safety at the work place. Do not weld or use a cutting torch to cut any pipes or tubes that contain flammable liquids.
Fire Caused by Accumulation of Flammable Material Remove any dry leaves, wood chips, pieces of paper, wood dust, or any other flammable materials accumulated or affixed around the engine, exhaust manifold, muffler, air cleaner or battery, or inside the undercovers. Be aware that operations such as logging, mulching, clearing, and landfill work may cause trash and debris to accumulate on the machine. Always remove accumulated trash and debris on a daily basis. Clean the machine after servicing the hydraulic system, engine or fuel system. Operations near burn piles or other open burning may cause airborne sparks or glowing embers to cause a fire on the machine. 1-18 PC350LL-7E0