• FIRE CAUSED BY FUEL, OIL, OR ANTIFREEZE, AND WINDOW
WASHER FLUID
Fuel, oil, antifreeze, and window washer fluid are particularly
flammable and can be hazardous. To prevent fire, always observe
the following:
• Do not smoke or use any flame near fuel oil, antifreeze, or window
washer fluid.
• Stop the engine before refueling.
• Do not leave the machine while adding fuel or oil.
• Tighten all fuel and oil caps securely.
• Do not spill fuel on overheated surfaces or on parts of the electrical
system.
• After adding fuel or oil, wipe up any spilled fuel or oil.
• Put greasy rags and other flammable materials into a safe
container to maintain safety at the work place.
• When washing parts with oil, use a non-flammable oil. Diesel oil
and gasoline may catch fire, so do not use them.
• Do not weld or use a cutting torch to cut any pipes or tubes that
contain flammable liquids.
• 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.
• When carrying out grinding or welding work on the chassis, move
any flammable materials to a safe place before starting.
• FIRE CAUSED BY ACCUMULATION OF FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL.
Remove any dry leaves, chips, pieces of paper, dust, or any other
flammable materials accumulated or affixed around the engine,
exhaust manifold, muffler, or battery, or inside the under-covers.
• FIRE COMING FROM ELECTRIC WIRING
Short circuit in the electrical system can cause fire.
• Always keep electric wiring connections clean and tightened.
• Check the wiring every day for looseness or damage. Tighten any
loose connectors or wiring clamps. Repair or replace any damaged
wiring.
• FIRE COMING FROM HYDRAULIC LINE
Check that all the hose and tube clamps, guards, and cushions are
securely fixed in position. If they are loose, they may vibrate during
operation and rub against other parts. This may lead to damage to
the hoses, and cause high-pressure oil to spurt out, leading to fire
damage or serious injury.
• EXPLOSION CAUSED BY LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
• When checking fuel, oil, battery, electrolyte, window washer fluid,
or coolant, always use lighting with anti-explosion specifications. If
such lighting equipment is not used, there is danger of explosion
that may cause serious injury.
• When taking out the electrical power for the lighting from the
machine itself, follow the instructions in this manual.