Ikco SAMAND Owner's Manual page 112

Safety in the garage
If you need to carry out maintenance,
consider the following safety advices:
- Keep away your hands and clothing from
moving belts and pulleys.
- If the engine has been turned off recently,
do not touch the exhaust, cooling system
and its auxiliaries.
- Do not touch electrical connections or
its other components when the engine is
running or the switch is on.
- Never leave the engine running or start
in a closed place since exhaust emissions
are poisonous and very dangerous.
- Do not work underneath the car when
jack is the only means of support.
- Ensure that bare wires and all sparking
tools are away from the engine.
- Use protective clothes and impermeable
gloves for maintaining operation.
- Put off the metal wristbands and jewelry
before working in the engine compartment.
- Prevent tools or metal objects contacting
battery poles and terminals.
Poisonous Fluids
All fluids used in a car engine are poisonous
and should not get any contact with open
wounds. These liquids include battery acids,
anti-freeze, brake and hydraulic fluids,
gasoline, oil and the washer additives. Pay
attention to instructions written on the labels
and containers filled with these fluids.
MAINTENANCE
Warning
- The cooling fan is an electrical device,
and may continue operating for a few
minutes after the vehicle has been
turned off. Keep out of the operating
fan when working in the engine
- A long contact with engine oil may
cause serious skin disorders as
dermatitis and cancer. Wash your skin
carefully if contacted.
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