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OIL - WARNINGS
AND RECOMMENDA-
TIONS
Used oil disposal
Do not dispose of used oil into sewage
mains, storm drains, rivers or streams.
Contact a specialised firm for disposal.
Oil spreading or leakage
When the oil has been removed, degrease
the area with suitable solvents taking care
to disperse solvent fumes. Dispose of all
residual cleaning material in accordance
with procedures as prescribed by law.
Precautions when using oil
- Avoid contact with the skin.
- Avoid the formation or spreading of oil
mists in the atmosphere.
- The following fundamental health pre-
cautions must therefore be adopted:
• avoid spatters (suitable clothing, pro-
tective shields on machines)
• wash frequently with soap and water;
do not use cleaning products or sol-
vents that irritate the skin or remove
its natural protective oil
• do not dry your hands using soiled or
greasy rags
• change your clothes if soaked and, in
any case, at the end of the work shift
• do not smoke or eat with greasy hands
- Also adopt the following preventive and
protective equipment:
• mineral oil resistant gloves with plush
lining
• goggles, in case of spatters
• mineral oil resistant aprons
• protective shields, in case of spatters
Mineral oil: First aid instructions
- Swallowing: go to Casualty with the char-
acteristics of the type of oil swallowed.
- Inhalation: in case of exposure to strong
concentration of vapours or mists, take
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the affected person out into the open air
and then to Casualty.
- Eyes: rinse with plenty of water and go
to Casualty as soon as possible.
- Skin: wash with soap and water.
FIREFIGHTING
MEANS USABLE
Consult the following table to choose the
most suitable fire extinguisher.
Dry materials
Water
Foam
Powder YES*
CO YES*
2
Inflammable liquids
Water
Foam
Powder
CO
2
Electrical devices
Water
Foam
Powder
CO
2
YES* Use only if more appropriate ex-
tinguishers are not at hand or when the
fire is small.
WARNING
The indications in this table are of a
general nature. They are designed as
a guideline for the user. The applica-
tions of each type of extinguisher will
be illustrated fully by the respective
manufacturers on request.
Operator's manual M 824 LL
YES
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
YES
YES