Information And Warnings About Oil; Recommended Fire-Extinguishing Devices - HPA-Faip M 928 ROYAL Betriebs- Und Wartungsanleitung

INFORMATION AND
WARNINGS ABOUT OIL
Disposing of old oil
Do not dispose of used oil in sewers, storm
drains, rivers or streams; collect it and consign
it to an authorised disposal company.
Oil spills or leaks
Contain the spilt product from spreading using
soil, sand or any other absorbent material.
Degrease the contaminated area with solvents,
taking care to disperse solvent fumes. The
residual cleaning material must be disposed of
as prescribed by law.
Precautions for the use of oil
- Avoid contact with the skin.
- Do not allow oil mists to form or spread in the
atmosphere.
- Observe the following elementary health pre-
cautions:
• protect against oil splashes (appropriate
clothing, protective guards on machines);
• wash frequently with soap and water; do not
use cleaners or solvents that can irritate your
skin or remove its natural protective oil;
• do not dry hands with dirty or greasy rags;
• change clothing if impregnated with oil, and in
any case at the end of every working shift;
• do not smoke or eat with greasy hands.
- Also adopt the following preventive and pro-
tective equipment:
• gloves resistant to mineral oils, with lining;
• goggles, in case of splashes;
• aprons resistant to mineral oils;
• screens to protect against oil splashes.
Mineral oil: first aid procedures
- Swallowing: seek medical attention, providing
the characteristics of the type of oil swallo-
wed.
- Inhalation: in case of exposure to high con-
centrations of fumes or mists, take the affec-
ted person to the open air and seek medical
attention immediately.
- Eyes: rinse with plenty of running water and
seek medical attention as soon as possible.
- Skin: wash with soap and water.
User Manual M 928 ROYAL
RECOMMENDED FIRE-
EXTINGUISHING DEVICES
For guidance on the most suitable type of extin-
guisher, refer to the table below:
Dry mate-
rials
Water YES
Foam YES
Powder YES*
CO YES*
2
YES* Use only if more appropriate extinguishers
are not at hand or when the fire is small.
WARNING
This table contains general instructions
intended to be used as guidelines for users.
Contact the manufacturer for details of the
applications of each type of extinguisher.
Flam- Electrical
mable equip-
liquids ment
NO NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES YES
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