1. Im portantnotes on safe operation ofthe engine
HATZ dieselengines are econom ical,stronly builtand long-lasting.They are therefore frequently
chosen forcom m ercially and industrially operated equipm entand machinery.
Since the engine formspartofthe finished equipm entor machine,its m anufacturer willtake allthe
applicable safety regulations into account.
N evertheless,wegive below certain additionalcomments on operating safety, and w ould recom m end
you to note them carefully.
Depend on the m anner in which the engine is installed and it
s intended application,the equipm ent
m anufacturer or operator mayhave to attach additionalsafety devices and prohibitpotentially
hazardous aspects ofoperation,forexam ple:
– Exhaustsystem com ponents as wellas the surface ofthe engine willnaturally be hotand mustnot
be touched while the engine is running or untilithas cooled dow n after being stopped.
– Faulty wiring or incorrect operation ofelectricalequipm entmaylead to sparks forming,and must
be avoided as a potentialfire hazard.
– Rotating parts mustbe shielded againstaccidentalcontact whenthe engine is installed in other
equipm entor machinery.
Guards are available from H ATZ to protect beltdrives to cooling fans and generators.
– Before attem pting to startt
he engine itis essentialto have studied the starting information in the
instruction book.
– M echanicalstarting devices mustnotbe used by children or persons ofinsufficient physical
strength.
– Before starting the engine,ensure that
allthe specified protective guards are in place.
– The engine mustonly be operated,serviced orrepaired by persons who have received the
appropriate trainig.
– Keep the ignition key outofreach ofunauthorized persons.
– Do notrun the engine in cl
osed or badly ventilated room s.
Do notbreath in em issions – dangerofpoisoning!
– Also fueland lubricants could contain poisonous com ponents.Please follow the instructions ofthe
mineraloilproducer (safety data sheets).
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