PRECAUTIONS FOR ENGINE OILS
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Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause
skin cancer. Try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil.
If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
Health Protection Precautions
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Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils, particularly
used engine oils.
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Wear protective clothing, including impervious gloves where
practicable.
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Do not put oily rags in pockets.
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Avoid contaminating clothes, particularly underpants, with oil.
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Heavily soiled clothing and oil-impregnated footwear should
not be worn. Overalls must be cleaned regularly.
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First Aid treatment should be obtained immediately for open
cuts and wounds.
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Use barrier creams, applying them before each work period, to
help the removal of oil from the skin.
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Wash with soap and water to ensure all oil is removed (skin
cleansers and nail brushes will help). Preparations containing
lanolin replace the natural skin oils which have been removed.
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Do not use gasoline, kerosine, diesel fuel, gas oil, thinners or
solvents for cleaning skin.
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If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice without delay.
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Where practicable, degrease components prior to handling.
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Where there is a risk of eye contact, eye protection should be
worn, for example, chemical goggles or face shields; in addi-
tion an eye wash facility should be provided.
Environmental Protection Precautions
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Burning used engine oil in small space heaters or boilers can be
recommended only for units of approved design. The heating sys-
tem must meet the requirements of HM Inspectorate of Pollution for
small burners of less than 0.4 MW. If in doubt check with the
appropriate local authority and/or manufacturer of the approved
appliance.
Dispose of used oil and used oil filters through authorized waste
disposal contractors to licensed waste disposal sites, or to the
waste oil reclamation trade. If in doubt, contact the local authority
for advice on disposal facilities.
It is illegal to pour used oil on to the ground, down sewers or drains,
or into water courses.
The regulations concerning pollution vary between regions.
PRECAUTIONS FOR FUEL
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Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI
(Anti-Knock Index) number (research octane number 91).
CAUTION:
Do not use leaded gasoline. Using leaded gasoline will dam-
age the three way catalyst.
Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect
the emission control devices and systems, and could also
affect the warranty coverage validity.
PRECAUTIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING
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Use an approved refrigerant recovery unit any time the air condi-
tioning system must be discharged. Refer to HA-144, “HFC-134a
(R-134a) Service Procedure” for specific instructions.
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions (Cont’d)
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