OIL - WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Do not dispose of used oil into sewage mains, storm drains, rivers or streams. Contact a specialised firm for disposal.
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.
- Avoid contact with the skin.
- Avoid the formation and diffusion of oil mist
- Apply the following hygiene measures:
• protect personnel and equipment from oil splashes (wear suitable clothing, install screens on the machine)
• wash frequently with soap and water; do not use cleaning products or solvents that irritate the 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 event at the end of each work shift
• do not smoke or eat when your hand are greasy
- Apply the following preventive and protective measures:
• wear lined industrial gloves designed to resist mineral oils
• use safety goggles to protect the eyes
• use aprons resistant to mineral oil
• use protective screens to protect from oil splashes
- Ingestion: seek medical attention immediately and provide all characteristics of the oil type ingested.
- Inhalation: for exposure to high concentrations of fumes or oil mist, move the affected person to the open
air and seek medical attention immediately.
- Eyes: bathe with plenty of running water and seek medical attention immediately.
- Skin: wash with soap and water.
RECOMMENDED FIRE-EXTINGUISHING DEVICES
When choosing the most suitable fire extinguisher consult the following table:
Dry combustibles
Water
YES
Fuam
YES
Dry chemical
YES*
CO 2
YES*
YES*
Use only if more appropriate extinguishers are not on hand and 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 applications of each type of extinguisher will be illustrated fully by the respective
manufacturers on request.
Air release valve
A special fitting that allows you to control the flow rate of discharging air
Bead
The edge of the tyre that remains in contact with the rim when the tyre is installed.
Bead breaking
Operation that serves to detach the tyre bead from the edge of the rim
Bead seating
This operation is performed during inflation. Bead seating assures that the tyre bead and the edge of the rim are
perfectly positioned.
Tubeless
A tyre without an inner tube.
Tubeless tyre inflation (T.I.)
Inflation system for tubeless tyres.
Disposal of used oil
Oil spills and leaks
Precautions when using oil
Mineral oil: First Aid procedures
Inflammable liquids
NO
YES
YES
YES
GLOSSARY
Electrical fires
NO
NO
YES
YES
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