Repair and Diagnosis: Service Precautions
WARNINGS:- Provide information to prevent personal injury and vehicle damage. Below is a list of general warnings that should be followed any time a vehicle is being serviced.
- Always wear safety glasses for eye protection.
- Use safety stands anytime a procedure requires being under a vehicle.
- BE Sure that the ignition switch always is in the OFF position, unless the procedure requires it to be ON.
- Set the parking brake when working on any vehicle. An automatic transmission should be in park. A manual transmission should be in neutral.
- Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area.
- Keep away from moving parts when the engine is running, especially the fan and belts.
- To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold(s), tail pipe, catalytic converter, and muffler.
- Do not allow flame or sparks near the battery. gases are always present in and around the battery.
- Always remove rings, watches, loose hanging jewelry, and loose clothing.