SPACER 1564087 - Caterpillar

Locate secondary exits and how to use the secondary exits before you operate the machine.Note: Locate fire extinguishers and how to use a fire extinguisher before you operate the machine.If you find that you are involved in a machine fire, your safety and that of others on site are the top priority. The following actions should only be performed if the actions do not present a danger or risk to you and any nearby people. Assess the risk of personal injury and move away to a safe distance as soon as you feel unsafe.Move the machine away from nearby combustible material such as fuel/oil stations, structures, trash, mulch, and timber.Lower any implements and turn off the engine as soon as possible. If you leave the engine running, the engine will continue to feed a fire. The fire will be fed from any damaged hoses that are attached to the engine or pumps.If possible, turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position. Disconnecting the battery will remove the ignition source in the event of an electrical short. Disconnecting the battery will eliminate a second ignition source if electrical wiring is damaged by the fire, resulting in a short circuit.Notify emergency personnel of the fire and your location.If your machine is equipped with a fire suppression system, follow the manufacturers procedure for activating the system.Note: Fire suppression systems need to be regularly inspected by qualified personnel. You must be trained to operate the fire suppression system.If you are unable to do anything else, shut off the machine before exiting. By shutting off the machine, fuels will not continue to be pumped into the fire.If the fire grows out of control, be aware of the following risks:
Tires on wheeled machines pose a risk of explosion as tires burn. Hot shrapnel and debris can be thrown great distances in an explosion.
Tanks, accumulators, hoses, and fittings can rupture in a fire, spraying fuels and shrapnel over a large area.
Remember that nearly all the fluids on the machine are flammable, including coolant and oils. Additionally, plastics, rubbers, fabrics, and resins in fiberglass panels are also flammable.