SAFETY
Safety Precautions
12/05
BY Service Manual
2-3
© 2009 Yanmar Marine International
Fire Hazard
Have appropriate safety equipment
available. Have all fire extinguishers
checked periodically for proper operation
and / or readiness.
ALWAYS read and follow safety-related precautions
found on containers of hazardous substances like
parts cleaners, primers, sealants and sealant
removers.
Undersized wiring systems can cause an electrical
fire.
Coolant may be flammable under certain
conditions. NEVER allow coolant to come into
contact with hot surfaces or insulation material.
Entanglement Hazard
NEVER leave the key in the key switch
when servicing the engine. Attach a
“Do Not Operate” tag near the key
switch while performing maintenance
on the equipment.
ALWAYS stop the engine before beginning service.
If the engine must be serviced while it is operating,
remove all jewelry, tie back long hair and keep
hands, other body parts and clothing away from
moving / rotating parts.
Piercing Hazard
Avoid skin contact with high-pressure
diesel fuel spray caused by a fuel system
leak such as a broken fuel injection line.
High-pressure fuel can penetrate your
skin and result in serious injury. If you
are exposed to high-pressure fuel spray, obtain
prompt medical treatment.
NEVER check for a fuel leak with your hands.
ALWAYS use a piece of wood or cardboard.
Flying Object Hazard
ALWAYS wear eye protection when
servicing the engine or when using
compressed air or high-pressure water.
Dust, flying debris, compressed air,
pressurized water or steam may injure
your eyes.
Coolant Hazard
Wear eye protection and rubber gloves
when handling Long Life Coolant (LLC).
If contact with the eyes or skin should
occur, flush eyes and wash immediately with clean
water.