Technician Safety Information

WARNING
A RISK OF INJURY EXISTS WHEN THE HOOD IS OPENED AND THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THE ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR IGNITION (DI) SYSTEM. BECAUSE OF THE HIGH IGNITION VOLTAGE, IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO TOUCH COMPONENTS OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM (IGNITION COIL, IGNITION CABLES, SPARK PLUG CONNECTORS, TEST SOCKET) WHEN:
- THE ENGINE IS RUNNING,
- THE ENGINE IS STARTED,
- THE KEY IN THE STEERING LOCK IS IN POSITION 2 AND THE ENGINE IS CRANKED BY HAND.
PAY ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING PERFORMING WORK ON THE BREAKERLESS TRANSISTORIZED IGNITION SYSTEM.

General
^ Risk of explosion from ignition of fuel, risk of poisoning if fuel is inhaled or swallowed and risk of injury if skin or eyes come into contact with fuel.
- Fire. the creation of sparks, naked lights and smoking prohibited. Only pour fuels into containers which are suitable and are correspondingly marked.
- Wear protective clothing when handling fuels.
^ Risk of injury to skin and eyes from scalding from hot coolant which splashes out. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant.
- Do not open the cooling system unless the coolant temperature is below 90° C. Open cap slowly and allow the pressure to release. Do not pour coolant into containers for drinks.
- Wear protective gloves, protective clothes, and eye protection.
^ Hazard from, contact with parts conducting high voltages
- Do not touch parts which conduct high voltages. Persons who have been fitted with electronic implants (e.g. heart pacemakers) must not carry out any work on the ignition system.
^ Risk of explosion from ignition of fuel, risk of poisoning if fuel is inhaled or swallowed and risk of injury if skin or eyes come into contact with fuel.
- Fire, the creation of sparks, naked lights and smoking prohibited. Only pour fuels into containers which are suitable and are correspondingly marked.
- Wear protective clothing when handling fuels.

Potential Dangers
Risk of explosion, poisoning and injury Fuels are highly flammable and are poisonous if swallowed. Fuel can cause damage to the skin, Contact with gasoline fuel, for example, removes the skin's natural oils. Fuel vapors are explosive and invisible, and spread out along the floor. They are poisonous if inhaled and can cause unconsciousness in high concentrations.

Protective Measures/Rules For Handling Fuels
^ Observe local national safety regulations.
^ Fire, the creation of sparks, naked lights and smoking forbidden.
^ Make sure that the work area is sufficiently well ventilated.
^ Never drain or add fuels over workshop pits.
^ Always put drained fuel into containers which are suitable and can be properly closed off.
^ Immediately remove any fuel which has been spilt.

Working On The Vehicle Using A Naked Flame (e.g. When Welding Etc.).
^ Before carrying out such work, remove the relevant parts of the fuel system and seal off open fuel lines with plugs.

First Aid Measures
^ Wash any fuel from skin using soap and water.
^ Change out of clothing on which fuel has been spilt as soon as possible.
^ If fuel is splashed into the eyes, rinse out the eyes immediately with water: consult a doctor if appropriate.
^ Risk of injury to skin and eyes from scalding from hot coolant which splashes out, Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant
^ Do not open the cooling system unless the coolant temperature is below 90° C. Open cap slowly and allow the pressure to release. Do not pour coolant into containers for drinks.
^ Wear protective gloves, protective clothes and eye protection.

Risk Of Injury
^ The cooling system is pressurized when the engine is warm. Risk of scalding from hot coolant which splashes out if the cooling system is opened suddenly.

Risk Of Poisoning
^ If coolant is swallowed. the person affected is likely to show signs of poisoning such as headaches, giddiness and stomach aches, paralysis of the respiratory system, unconsciousness, nausea, and convulsions.

Protective Measures And Rules Of Conduct
^ Allow cooling system to cool down to a coolant temperature of less than 90° C.
^ Open coolant system cap slowly; open a conventional type of coolant system cap to the first detent and open a screw type coolant system cap about 1/2 turn, and allow the pressure to release.
^ Wear protective gibes, protective clothes, and eye protection.
^ Do not pour coolant into containers for drinks.

First Aid Measures
^ Pour large quantities of cold water over the affected area of skin and cover over with sterile bandages.
^ Ensure the affected person drinks plenty of water with an activated charcoal additive.
^ Consult a doctor if the person affected has severe burns or has swallowed considerable quantities.