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LABORATORY SAFETY

LABORATORY SAFETY. When Servicing Small Engine. May 2007. What is an Accident?. An unplanned event caused by unsafe acts and unsafe condition 80% of accidents are caused by unsafe acts! 20% of Accidents are Caused by unsafe Conditions. Annually in the United States.

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LABORATORY SAFETY

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  1. LABORATORY SAFETY When Servicing Small Engine May 2007

  2. What is an Accident? • An unplanned event caused by unsafe acts and unsafe condition • 80% of accidents are caused by unsafe acts! • 20% of Accidents are Caused by unsafe Conditions

  3. Annually in the United States • 150,000 people injured while mowing grass • 55,000 people treated in hospitals • 55,000 toes amputated by lawnmower blades • 18,700 fingers amputated by lawnmower blades

  4. Lawnmower Accidents • 9 percent of these accidents were caused by mechanical failure • 91 percent of these accidents were caused by human error

  5. Protecting your health • Keep your feet, hands, hair and clothing away from moving parts of equipment • Always use eye protection • Wear hearing protection • Wear specially designed gloves • Wear safety shoes • Use proper lifting techniques

  6. Lawnmower Maintenance Safety • Work Space Environment • Correct tools for the job • Keep an approved fire extinguisher in a familiar location • Learn engine shutoff procedures • Disengage cutting blade • Disconnect the spark plug wire • Disconnect the negative battery cable • Avoid contact with hot engine parts • Never strike the flywheel with a hammer • Make sure all guards are in place • Remove any fuel and oil from the engine • Keep engine speed settings within manufactures specification

  7. Gasoline Safety • Be aware that fuel vapors may be present • Allow the engine to cool before refueling • Replace leaky fuel lines or fittings • Keep gasoline, solvent and other flammable materials in an approved storage cabinet • Never smoke while using, servicing or refueling a small engine

  8. Service and Repair Manual • Model Number • 121332 • 12 Cubic Inch Displacement • 1 Basic Design • 3 Crankshaft, Carburetor, Governor • 3 PTO Bearing, Reduction Gear, Lubrication • 2 Type of Starter

  9. Engine Type Number • 0036-E2 • Mechanical Parts • Color of Paint • Decals • Governor Speed • Original Equipment Manufacturer

  10. Engine Code Number • 050726 FD • 05 Year • 07 Month • 26 Day • FD Assembly Line and Manufacturing Plant

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