Environment and safety Hazardous gases Running WARNING! WARNING! Only start the engine in a well ventilated area. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, which are toxic. The engine must not be run in environments where there is a risk of explosion, as all of the electrical or mechanical components can gener- ate sparks. If it is run in an enclosed space, there should be an effective device to extract exhaust gases and crankcase gases. Approaching a running engine always poses a safety risk. Parts of the body, clothes or dropped tools can get caught in rotating parts such as the fan and cause injury.
For personal safety all ro- tating parts and hot surfaces must be fitted with guards. Starter lock IMPORTANT! Safety precautions for handling ma- terials If the control panel is not fitted with a starter lock, the engine compartment should be locked to prevent unauthorised personnel from starting the engine. Alternatively, a lockable master switch or battery master switch can be used. Fuel and lubricating oil WARNING! All fuels and lubricants as well as many chemi- cals are flammable. Always follow the instruc- tions on the relevant packaging. Starter gas WARNING! The work must be carried out on a cold engine. Fuel leaks and spillage on hot surfaces can cause fire.
Never use starter gas or similar agents to help start the engine. This can cause an explosion in the intake manifold and possible injury. Store used rags and other flammable materials safely so as to avoid spontaneous combustion. OPM 300 en-GB 7 © Scania CV AB 2015, Sweden