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AS00.00-Z-0011-01A Risk Of Injury From Fingers Being Pinched Or Jammed When Working On Gas Struts Under Pressure



AS00.00-Z-0011-01A Risk Of Injury From Fingers Being Pinched Or Jammed When Working On Gas Struts Under Pressure

DANGER: Remove and install gas struts only in relaxed position and on components which have been secured properly.

Risk of injury
When working on hoods, doors, trunk lids/tailgates and sliding roofs and on their connecting mechanisms, serious injuries can occur due to cutting, jamming or pinching of body parts like fingers and hands.

Safety instructions/precautions
- Be careful when working in hazardous areas.
- When moving components, secure the movement area of the mechanism to prevent interference.
- Use special tool or other means to ensure safe distance to dangerous areas.
- Wear protective gloves