General Safety - TGB BLADE 250 Service Manual

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

General Safety

Carbon monoxide
If you must run your engine, ensure the place is
well ventilated. Never run your engine in a closed
area. Run your engine in an open area, if you have
to run your engine in a closed area, be sure to use
an extractor.
Caution
Exhaust contains toxic gas which may cause one
to lose consciousness and even result in death.
Gasoline
Gasoline is a low ignition point and explosive
material. Work in a well-ventilated place, no flame
or spark should be allowed in the work place or
where gasoline is being stored.
Caution
Gasoline is highly flammable, and may explode
under some conditions, keep it away from
children.
Used engine oil
Caution
Prolonged contact with used engine oil (or
transmission oil) may cause skin cancer although it
might not be verified.
We recommend that you wash your hands with
soap and water right after contacting. Keep the
used oil beyond reach of children.
Hot components
Caution
Components of the engine and exhaust system
can become extremely hot after engine running.
They remain very hot even after the engine has
been stopped for some time. When performing
service work on these parts, wear insulated
gloves and wait until cooling off.
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Battery
• Battery emits explosive gases; flame is strictly
prohibited. Keeps the place well ventilated
when charging the battery.
• Battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte)
which can cause serious burns so be careful
do not be spray on your eyes or skin. If you
get battery acid on your skin, flush it off
immediately with water. If you get battery acid
in your eyes, flush it off immediately with water
and then go to hospital to see an
ophthalmologist.
•
If you swallow it by mistake, drink a lot of
water or milk, and take some laxative such as
castor oil or vegetable oil and then go to see a
doctor.
• Keep electrolyte beyond reach of children.
Brake shoe
Do not use an air hose or a dry brush to clean
components of the brake system; use a vacuum
cleaner or the equivalent to avoid dust flying.
Inhaling brake shoe or pad ash may cause
disorders and cancer of the breathing system
Brake fluid
Spilling brake fluid on painted, plastic, or rubber
parts may cause damage to the parts. Place a
clean towel on the above-mentioned parts for
protection when servicing the brake system.
Keep the brake fluid beyond reach of children.
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