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B.
CLEAN - Continued.
2.
CLEAN
AUGER
SHAFT
AND
REUSABLE
AUGER FLIGHTS.
WARNING
Cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is TOXIC and
flammable. Wear protective goggles and
gloves. Use only in a well ventilated area.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes,
and do not breathe vapors. Keep away
from heat or flame. Never smoke when
using solvent; the flashpoint for Type m
cleaning solvent is 200°F (93,3°C).
Failure to do so may result in injury or
death to personnel.
If personnel become dizzy while using
cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air
and medical help. If solvent contacts skin
or clothes, flush with cold water. If
solvent contacts eyes, flush eyes with
water
and
get
immediate
medical
attention.
CAUTION
All exposed surfaces of auger shaft and all
surfaces of reusable auger flights that will
contact auger shaft must be thoroughly
cleaned. Any asphalt buildup left on
these surfaces will cause auger flight
mounting hardware to become loose
during auger operation.
a.
Use putty knife, cleaning solvent, and cleaning
cloths to remove all asphalt buildup from
exposed auger shaft.
b.
Clean all asphalt buildup from exposed butt
ends of installed auger flights.
c.
Thoroughly clean all surfaces of reusable auger
flights that will contact auger shaft and
adjoining auger flights.
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