General Safety Rules; Carbon Monoxide; Gasoline; Hot Components - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES

1.3.1 CARBON MONOXIDE

If it is necessary to run the engine in order to carry out a
maintenance operation, ensure that the area in wich you
are operating is properly ventilated.
Never run the engine in enclosed spaces.
If it is necessary to work indoors, use an exhaust
evacuation system.
DANGER
The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a
poisonous gas that can cause loss of consciousness
and even death.

1.3.2 GASOLINE

Work in a well ventilated area.
Keep cigarettes, flames or sparks away from the work
area and from the place where gasoline is stored.
DANGER
Gasoline is extremely flammable and becomes
explosive under certain conditions.
KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

1.3.3 HOT COMPONENTS

DANGER
The engine and the components of the exhaust
system become very hot and remain hot for some
time after the engine has been stopped.
Before handling these components, wear insulating
gloves or wait until the engine and the exhaust
system have cooled down.

1.3.4 USED ENGINE OIL AND FORK OIL

DANGER
Use latex gloves for the maintenance operations that
require contact with used oil.
Used oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in
contact with the skin for prolonged periods.
Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on
a daily basis, it is advisable to thoroughly wash your
hands with soap and water after handling used oil.
KEEP OIL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

1.3.5 BRAKE FLUID

WARNING
The brake fluid can damage painted, plastic or rubber
parts. When performing maintenance operations on the
brake system, place a clean shop towel on these parts.
Always wear goggles when servicing the brake
system with brake fluid.
Brake fluid is extremely destructive to your eyes.
If you should accidentally get brake fluid in your
eyes, flush immediately with a large quantity of cool
clear water and seek professional medical assistance
immediately.
KEEP BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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1.3.6 CLUTCH CONTROL FLUID

WARNING
The clutch control fluid can damage painted, plastic or
rubber parts.
When performing mainatenace operations on the
clutch control system, place a clean shop towel on
these parts.
Always wear goggles when servicing the clutch control
system with clutch control fluid.
Clutch control fluid is extremely destructive to your eyes.
If you should accidentally get clutch control fluid in your
eyes, flush immediately with a large quantity of cool
clear water and seek professional medical assistance
immediately.
KEEP CLUTCH CONTROL
CHILDREN.

1.3.7 COOLANT

In certain conditions, the ethylene glycol contained in the
engine coolant is flammable: its flame is invisible, but you
can be burned anyway.
DANGER
Avoid spilling the engine coolant on the exhaust
system or on the engine conponents.
They may be hot enough to cause the coolant to
ignite and burn whithout a visible flame.
The coolant (ethylene glycol) can cause skin
irritation and is poisonous if swallowed.
Engine coolant is sweet tasting, and therefore
extremely attractive to pets and other animals, as
well as being extremely toxic.
Do not leave coolant in an open container where
animals may be able to drink it.
KEEP COOLANT AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Do not remove the radiator the cap when the engine is
hot.
The coolant is under pressure and may cause burns.
1.3.8

BATTERY HYDROGEN GAS AND ELECTROLYTE

DANGER
The battery gives off explosive gases; keep
cigarettes, flames and sparks away from the battery.
Provide adequate ventilation when operating or
recharging the battery.
The battery contains sulphuric acid (electrolyte).
Contact with the skin or the eyes may cause serious
burns.
Always wear tight fitting goggles and protective
clothing when handling battery eloctrolyte.
It is particularly important for you to protect your eyes,
since even a minuscule amount of battery acid can
destroy your vision.
Should you accidentally get even the smallest amount
of battery acid on your skin or eyes, immediately flush
with large quantities of clear cool water and
immediately seek professional medical attention.
The electroliyte is poisonous. If the electrolyte is
accidentally swallowed, drink large quantities of water
or milk and then milk of magnesia or vegetable oil.
Seek professional medical attentiion immediately.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.
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