Technician Safety Information

Throughout this group, additional important information is presented in three ways: Notes, Cautions, and Warnings.

NOTES: Are used to help describe how switches or components operate to complete a particular circuit. They are also used to indicate different conditions that may appear on the vehicle. For example, an up-to or an after condition.

CAUTIONS: Are used to indicate information that could prevent making an error that may damage the vehicle.

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 ANY TIME 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.