Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Service Precautions

WARNING!
PROLONGED AND REPEATED CONTACT WITH MINERAL OILS REMOVES THE SKIN'S NATURAL FATS WHICH MAY RESULT IN DRY AND IRRITATED SKIN. IF OIL HAS BEEN SWALLOWED, DO NOT FORCE VOMITING. CONTACT A DOCTOR.

WASTE OIL CAN CONTAIN DANGEROUS POLLUTANTS WHICH MAY CAUSE CANCER. ALWAYS USE SUITABLE PROTECTION AND WASH YOUR SKIN CAREFULLY.

Observe the following rules:
- Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils, especially waste oil.
- Use protective clothing, also impervious gloves where practicable.
- Do not put oily rags in your pockets.
- Do not use clothes, especially underclothes, which have been soiled by oil. clothes must be washed regularly.
- Do not use oily shoes.
- Clean immediately any open wounds and then apply a bandage.
- Use protective creme Part No. (45) 30 04 397. Apply to the skin before each work period to make it easier to remove oil from the skin.
- Wash carefully with soap and water to remove all oil (special skin cleaning products and a nail brush can make cleaning easier). Preparations which contain lanolin restore the fats to the skin.
- Do not use gasoline, paraffin, diesel oil, thinner or solvents to clean your skin.
- If any changes occur in your skin, contact a doctor immediately.
- If possible, clean the parts before you start working on them.
- If there is a risk of your eyes being splashed, use protective goggles or a face mask. in addition, equipment for cleaning eyes should be readily available.