Technician Safety Information

WARNING:

- DO NOT USE A PIT WHEN REMOVING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
- DO NOT DISCONNECT ANY PIPES IN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, UNLESS TRAINED AND INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. A REFRIGERANT IS USED WHICH CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS IF ALLOWED TO CONTACT EYES.

CAUTION:

- Whenever possible, use a lift when working beneath vehicle in preference to jacking. Chock wheels as well as applying parking brake.
- Never rely on a jack alone to support vehicle. Use axle stands carefully placed at jacking points to provide rigid support.
- Ensure that a suitable form of fire extinguisher is conveniently located.
- Check that any lifting equipment used has adequate capacity and is fully serviceable.
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided when volatile decreasing agents are being used.
- Do not apply heat in an attempt to free stiff fixings; as well as causing damage to protective coatings, there is a risk of damage to electronic equipment and brake linings from stray heat.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

- Workshop safety is your responsibility.
- The NOTEs, CAUTIONs and WARNINGs are intended to serve as reminders for trained and experienced mechanics. This information is not a definitive guide to automotive mechanics or workshop safety.
- Shop equipment, shop environment, and the use and disposal of solvents, fluids, and chemicals art subject to government regulations which are intended to provide a level of safety. It is your responsibility to know and comply with such regulations.