APRILIA SCARABEO 50 I.E - 2002 Manual page 3

SAFETY WARNINGS
The following precautionary warnings are
used throughout this manual in order to con-
vey the following messages:
Safety warning. When you find this
symbol on the vehicle or in the
manual, be careful to the potential risk of
personal injury. Non-compliance with the
indications given in the messages pre-
ceded by this symbol may result in grave
risks for your and other people's safety
and for the vehicle!
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
vehicle or other property.
NOTE
The word "NOTE" in this manual
precedes important information or instruc-
tions.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
CARBON MONOXIDE
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 ex-
haust evacuation system.
WARNING
The exhaust fumes contain carbon mon-
oxide, a poisonous gas that can cause
loss of consciousness and even death.
GASOLINE
Keep gasoline away from children. Gasoline
is also poisonous. Never attempt to siphon
gasoline using your mouth. Never allow
gasoline to contact your skin. If you should
accidentally spill gasoline on yourself,
change your clothes immediately and wash
the area upon which the gasoline was
splashed thoroughly with hot water and soap.
Should you accidentally swallow 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 quan-
tities of cool, clear water and immediately
seek professional medical assistance.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and be-
comes explosive under certain conditions.
KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
WARNING
Misfire phenomena may occur at more
than 1000 meters over sea level.
Do not use and more than 1500 meters
over sea level and/or with external tem-
perature of less then -10 C because start-
ing problems may occur.
HOT COMPONENTS
WARNING
The engine and all parts of the exhaust sys-
tem, as well as the braking system, become
very hot and remain hot for some time af-
ter the vehicle and the engine are stopped.
Before handling any component of your
vehicle after riding, insure that it has
cooled sufficiently to be safe to handle.
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