General Safety Notes - Volkswagen CJDA Workshop Manual

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Industriemotoren - Industrial Engines 2009 ▶
Workshop Manual for Diesel Engine (2.0 l/36-75 kW_EA 189) 05.2015
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General safety notes

WARNING
Proceed with particular care when working on the vehi-
cle/machine. Adhere to the general safety regulations as
well as your good judgment. Never take the risk of being
injured.
If you do not have the specialist skills required for the
work described in this manual, we strongly recommend
that you have the work performed exclusively in a quali-
fied workshop. This recommendation also applies in ca-
ses where individuals and workshops are not equipped
with the necessary tools and equipment.
Adhere to the safety regulation for workshops. Always
wear safety goggles when using tools or working with
acid. In addition, always wear safety goggles, protective
gloves and suitable protective clothing when working
with hazardous material.
Never perform any work on a vehicle/machine if you are
not feeling well. If you are tired and exhausted, there is a
higher risk to injure yourself or others. In addition, some
medicine or pharmaceutical products may impair your
concentration and reactivity.
Make sure to illuminate your work environment properly
and safely. Use a portable safety lamp when working in-
side or below the vehicle/machine. Also make sure that
the bulb is properly shielded. The hot filament of a dam-
aged bulb may cause spilled fuel or oil to be ignited and
thus cause fire and burns.
Never reuse any used securing and fastening elements.
Most of the securing and fastening elements are de-
signed for single use. If they are reused they are unrelia-
ble and may fail. Accidents and severe injuries may re-
sult. The following securing and fastening elements must
not be reused:
◆ Self-locking nuts
◆ Pins
◆ Washers
◆ Retaining clips
◆ Cotter pins
Follow the recommendations given in the respective
workshop manual. Always replace these securing and
fastening elements by new parts. Also renew any secur-
ing and fastening elements which seem to be due for re-
newal after a visual check.
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