Technician Safety Information

FUEL HANDLING
- Risk of explosion as a result of fuel vapors igniting
- Risk of poisoning from inhaling fuel vapors and handling exposed fuel.
- Risk of injury from fuel spraying into eyes.
- No fire, naked flame or smoking.
- Avoid the creation of sparks.
- Pour and store fuel only in the containers provided for this purpose.
- Wear protective gloves and, if necessary, eye protection when handling fuels.
- Fuels are highly inflammable.
- Fuel-air mixtures are explosive.
- Fuel vapors are invisible and spread out on the floor.
- Poisonous if inhaled, swallowed or as a result of long contact with the skin.
- May produce cancer. High concentrations have a narcotic effect if inhaled.
- Removes the natural oils of the skin.
- A liquid which contaminates water.

Protective Measures/Rules Of Conduct
- Observe the safety precautions and regulations applicable in your particular country.
- No fire, sparks, naked flame, or smoking.
- Avoid the creation of sparks and short-circuits when handling fuels.
- Ensure that the work bay is properly ventilated.
- Never drain or pour in fuels over inspection pits.
- Dispose of drained fuel in a suitable, closed container.
- Immediately eliminate any spills of fuel.
- Risk of injury, if fuels get onto your skin, this may result in skin problems. Wear protective clothing.
- Do not allow fuels to remain on your skin for any longer than necessary. Clean moistened skin with soap and water.
- Change any moistened clothing as quickly as possible.
- If fuel gets into your eyes, immediately rinse out your eyes with water and consult a doctor, if necessary.

VEHICLE MOVEMENT
- Risk of accident as a result of car starting off on its own when engine running.
- Risk of injury from contusions and burns if hand inserted into engine during starting or when engine running.
- Secure vehicle against moving off on its own.
- Wear suitable workclothes when performing work on the vehicle.
- Before performing work with the engine running, apply parking brake.
- On vehicles with automatic transmission, move selector lever into position "P".
- Risk of injury from contusions and burns if hand inserted into engine during starting or when engine running.
- Wear closed, close-installing workclothes when performing work on the running engine to prevent injuries as a result of clothing being caught.
- It is not permitted to wear any jewelry.
- Do not touch any rotating or hot parts.

COOLING SYSTEM
- Risk of scalding due to hot coolant escaping under pressure
- Do not open the cap of the expansion reservoir or radiator unless the coolant temperature is below 90 degrees.
- Depending on the type of cap, always turn first of all to the first detent or slowly slacken about 1/2 turn in order to release the pressure. After doing this, turn the cap further and remove.
- Wear protective clothing.
- Risk of scalding due to hot coolant escaping while under pressure
- If unprotected skin comes into contact with hot coolant, this may cause burns.
- Wear protective clothing and protective gloves for opening and removing the cap of the expansion reservoir or radiator.