Ford Taurus Manual page 22

SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE SAFELY
SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE SAFELY
Introduction
It is virtually impossible to anticipate all of the hazards involved with automotive
maintenance and service but care and common sense will prevent most accidents.
The rules of safety for mechanics range from "don't smoke around gasoline,'' to
"use the proper tool for the job.'' The trick to avoiding injuries is to develop safe
work habits and take every possible precaution.
Do's
Do keep a fire extinguisher and first aid kit within easy reach.
Do wear safety glasses or goggles when cutting, drilling, grinding or prying. If you
wear glasses for the sake of vision, wear safety goggles over your regular glasses.
Do shield your eyes whenever you work around the battery. Batteries contain
sulfuric acid. In case of contact with the eyes or skin, flush the area with water or a
mixture of water and baking soda, and get medical attention immediately.
Do use safety stands for any under car service. Jacks are for raising vehicles;
safety stands are for making sure the vehicle stays raised until you want it to come
down. Whenever the vehicle is raised, block the wheels remaining on the ground
and set the parking brake.
Do use adequate ventilation when working with any chemicals or hazardous
materials. Like carbon monoxide, the asbestos dust resulting from brake lining
wear can be poisonous in sufficient quantities.
Do disconnect the negative battery cable when working on the electrical system.
The secondary ignition system can contain up to 40,000 volts.
Do follow manufacturer's directions whenever working with potentially hazardous
materials. Both brake fluid and antifreeze are poisonous if taken internally.
Do properly maintain your tools. Loose hammerheads, mushroomed punches and
chisels, frayed or poorly grounded electrical cords, excessively worn
screwdrivers, spread wrenches (open end), and cracked sockets can cause
accidents.
Do use the proper size and type of tool for the job being done.
Do, when possible, pull on a wrench handle rather than push on it, and adjust your
stance to prevent a fall.
Do be sure that adjustable wrenches are tightly adjusted on the nut or bolt and
pulled so that the fastener's face is on the side of the fixed jaw.
Do select a wrench or socket that fits the nut or bolt. The wrench or socket should
sit straight, not cocked.
Do strike squarely with a hammer to avoid glancing blows.
Do set the parking brake and block the drive wheels if the work requires that the
engine is running.
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