APRILIA RS 50 - 1999 Manual page 3

 

The following precautionary warnings are
used throughout this manual in order to
convey the following messages:


Safety warning. When you find this
symbol on the motorcycle or in the
manual, be careful to the potential risk of
personal injury. Non-compliance with
the indications given in the messages
preceded by this symbol may result in
grave risks for your and other people's
safety and for the motorcycle!





WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in serious injury or even death.





CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in personal injury or damage to
the motorcycle or other property.
NOTE
The word "NOTE" in this manual
precedes important information or instruc-
tions.
  
  

    
If it is necessary to let the engine run in or-
der to carry out some work, make sure that
the area in which you are operating is prop-
erly ventilated. Never run the engine in en-
closed spaces.
If it is necessary to work indoors, use an
exhaust evacuation system.





WARNING
The exhaust fumes contain carbon mon-
oxide, a poisonous gas that can cause
loss of consciousness and even death.

 
Keep gasoline away from children. Gaso-
line is also poisonous. Never attempt to si-
phon gasoline using your mouth. Never al-
low gasoline to-contact your skin. If you
should accidentally spill gasoline on your-
self, change your clothes immediately and
wash the area upon which the gasoline
was splashed thoroughly with hot water
and soap. Should you accidentally swal-
low gasoline, do not induce vomiting.
Drink large quantities of clear water or milk
and immediately seek professional medical
assistance. Should you accidentally get
gasoline get your eyes, flush with large
quantities of cool, clear water and immedi-
ately seek professional medical assis-
tance.





WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and be-
comes explosive under certain condi-
tions.
KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHIL-
DREN.
   






WARNING
The engine and all parts of the exhaust
system, as well as the braking system,
become very hot and remain hot for
some time after the motorcycle and the
engine are stopped. Before handling
any component of your motorcycle after
riding, insure that it has cooled suffi-
ciently to be safe to handle.
use and maintenance RS 50


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