G342C NATURAL GAS ENGINE Caterpillar

Safety is basically common sense. There are standard safety rules but each situation has its own peculiarities which cannot always be covered by rules. Therefore, your experience and common sense will be your best guides to safety. Lack of attention to safety can result in: accidents, personal injury, reduction in efficiency and worst of all- loss of life. Watch for safety hazards. Correct deficiencies promptly.

Use the following safety precautions as a general guide to safe operation.

1. Never adjust or repair a machine while in operation.

2. Remove all loose tools and electrical cords from the engine before starting.

3. Keep the engine room and floor area clean.

4. Store oily rags in containers.

5. Never store flammable liquids near the engine.

6. Do not smoke around batteries. Hydrogen gas generated by a charging battery is explosive. Keep batteries in a well ventilated area.

7. Observe NO SMOKING signs.

8. Do not wear loose clothing around machinery.

9. Be sure the engine room is properly ventilated.

10. Always disconnect and tape the ground battery lead before working on the electrical system.

11. All electrical equipment must be grounded according to local building codes.

12. Be sure an automatic start-stop system is inoperative when the engine is being worked on. Disconnect the starter from the start switch.

13. Use the emergency stop button for emergency only. (This procedure shorts out the magneto, thus leaving unburned gas in the manifold.)

14. An overly rich fuel mixture can cause combustion in the exhaust system.

15. All gas lines and valves must meet local codes.

16. Check piping periodically for gas leaks. Remember, safety is everyone's business.

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