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Risk of Injury - Body Mechanisms




WARNING!:






Injury hazard
When working on hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates and gliding roofs as well as other body connecting mechanisms severe injuries can result from pinching, jamming or crushing of body pans such as fingers and hands.

Rules of behavior/protective measures
Work carefully in the hazard area.
When moving components secure motion range of mechanism against reaching in.
Provide for safety intervals by using special tools or other aids.
Wear protective gloves.