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SAFETY AND TOOLS

SAFETY AND TOOLS. CHAPTER 2. SMALL ENGINE OPERATION SAFETY. 1. Never operate an engine in enclosed area. 2. Work in a space with ample room. 3. Should be operated only by qualified service personnel 4. Use an approved spark tester to check spark

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SAFETY AND TOOLS

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  1. SAFETY AND TOOLS CHAPTER 2

  2. SMALL ENGINE OPERATION SAFETY • 1. Never operate an engine in enclosed area. • 2. Work in a space with ample room. • 3. Should be operated only by qualified service personnel • 4. Use an approved spark tester to check spark • 5. Do not have an open flame near flammable liquids.

  3. SMALL ENGINE OPERATION SAFETY continued • 6. Do not refuel an engine while it is operating. • 7. Do not operate an engine if gas has spilled • 8. Be familiar with engine shutoff. • 9. Do not operate an engine with the air cleaner removed. • 10. Refuel an engine outdoors • 11. Do not operate an engine without a muffer. • 12. Disengage an engine from driven equipment.

  4. SMALL ENGINE OPERATION SAFETYcontinued • 13. Do not operate an engine with an accumulation of grass, leaves, or other combustible materials near the muffler area. • 14. Never leave an operating engine unattended. • 15. Do not operate an engine at excessive speeds. • 16. Avoid contact with hot engine parts.

  5. SMALL ENGINE OPERATION SAFETYcontinued • 17. Do not operate an engine in dry grass or combustible materials. • 18. Keep feet , hands, clothing away from moving engine and equipment components. • 19. Remove grass and other debris from cylinder fins and governor parts. • 20. Do not attempt to crank an engine with the spark plug removed. • 21. Always have an fire extinguisher near.

  6. INDUSTRY AND STANDARD ORGANIZATION • See handout.

  7. Fire Extinguishers • Fire extinguishers are rated for the class(es) of fire. • Class A Fire = includes paper, wood, rubber, etc • Class B Fire = includes combustible liquids • Class C Fire = includes electrical equipment • Class D Fire = includes combustible metals

  8. Personal Protective Equipment • PPE = Personal Protective Equipment • Protective clothing • Eye protection • Ear protection • Respiratory protection • Hand protection • Foot protection • Back protection

  9. Hazardous Materials • Is a material capable of posing a risk to health, safety, or property. • Container Labeling • Materials Safety Data Sheet • Parts cleaning • Material disposal

  10. HAND & SPECIALTY TOOLS • See handout.

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