Technician Safety Information

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Whenever possible use a ramp or pit when working beneath vehicle, in preference to jacking. Chock wheels as well as applying parking brake.

2. Never rely on a jack alone to support vehicle. Use axle stands carefully placed at jacking points to provide rigid support.

3. Ensure that a suitable form of fire extinguisher is conveniently located.

4. Check that any lifting equipment used has adequate capacity and is fully serviceable.

5. Disconnect negative (grounded) terminal of vehicle battery.

6. Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided when volatile degreasing agents are being used.

7. Do not apply heat in an attempt to free stiff nuts or fittings; as well as causing damage to protective coatings, there is a risk of damage to electronic equipment and brake linings from stray heat.

WARNING: DO NOT USE A PIT WHEN REMOVING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

DO NOT DISCONNECT ANY PIPES IN AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERATION SYSTEM, UNLESS TRAINED AND INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. A REFRIGERANT IS USED WHICH CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS IF ALLOWED TO CONTACT EYES.