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22 SEBU7858-03
Safety Section
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention
Always perform
a Walk-Around Inspection, which
may help you identify a fire hazard. Do not operate
a machine when a fire hazard exists. Contact your
Caterpillar d
ealer for service.
Understand the use of the primary exit and alternative
exit on the ma
chine. Refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Alternative Exit”.
Do not opera
te a machine with a fluid leak. Repair
leaks and clean up fluids before resuming machine
operation. Fluids that are leaking or spilled onto hot
surfaces or
onto electrical components can cause a
fire. A fire may cause personal injury or death.
Remove flam
mable material such as leaves, twigs,
papers, trash, etc. These items may accumulate in
the engine compartment or around other hot areas
and hot par
ts on the machine.
Keep the access doors to major machine
compartm
ents closed and access doors in working
conditioninordertopermittheuseoffire suppression
equipment, in case a fire should occur.
Clean all accumulations of flammable materials such
as fuel, oil and debris from the machine.
Do not operate the machine near any flame.
Keep shi
elds in place. Exhaust shields (if equipped)
protect hot exhaust components from oil spray or fuel
spray in case of a break in a line, in a hose, or in a
seal. E
xhaust shields must be installed correctly.
Do not weld or flame cut on tanks or lines that contain
flamma
ble fluids or flammable material. Empty and
purge the lines and tanks. Then clean the lines and
tanks with a nonflammable solvent prior to welding
or flam
e cutting. Ensure that the components are
properly grounded in order to avoid unwanted arcs.
Dust
that is generated from repairing nonmetallic
hoods or fenders may be flammable and/or explosive.
Repair such components in a well ventilated area
away
from open flames or sparks. Use suitable
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
Ins
pect all lines and hoses for wear or deterioration.
Replace damaged lines and hoses. The lines and
the hoses should have adequate support and secure
cla
mps. Tighten all connections to the recommended
torque. Damage to the protective cover or insulation
may provide fuel for fires.
Store fuels and lubricants in properly marked
containers away from unauthorized personnel. Store
oi
ly rags and flammable materials in protective
containers. Do not smoke in areas that are used for
storing flammable materials.
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Illustration 24
Usecautionwhenyouarefuelingamachine.Donot
smoke while you are fueling a machine. Do not fuel
a machine near open flames or sparks. Always stop
the engine before fueling. Fill the fuel tank outdoors.
Properly clean areas of spillage.
Follow practices for safe fueling that are described
in the “Operation” section of the Operation and
Maintenance Manual section and follow local
regulations. Never store flammable fluids in the
operator compartment of the machine.
Battery and Battery Cables
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Illustration 25