Ignition System Safety Precautions; Dangerous Substances; Third Party Products; Fluoroelastomers - Triumph Thunderbird Service Manual

Ignition System Safety Precautions
The ignition system produces extremely high Voltages.
Do not touch any part of the ignition system or any
cables while the engine is running.
An electric shock caused by contact with the ignition
system may lead to illness, injury or death.
Wearers of surgically implanted heart pacemaker
devices should not be in close proximity to ignition
circuits and or diagnostic equipment.
The ignition system and any diagnostic equipment may
interrupt the normal operation of such devices causing
illness or death.
Dangerous Substances
Many liquids and other substances used in motor
vehicles are poisonous and should under no
circumstances be consumed and should, as far as
possible, be kept from contact with the skin. These
substances among others include acid, anti-freeze,
asbestos, brake fluid, fuel, lubricants, and various
adhesives. Always pay close attention to the instructions
printed on labels and obey the instructions contained
within. These instructions are included for your safety
and well-being.
NEVER DISREGARD THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Third Party Products
Many propriety products, such as chemicals, solvents
and cleaning agents, will cause damage to components
if used incorrectly or inappropriately. Always follow the
manufacturer's instructions printed on the product
container's labels and obey the instructions given. These
instructions are included for your safety and well-being.
Damage to the motorcycle components caused by the
incorrect or inappropriate use of chemicals, solvents and
cleaning agents may reduce the components efficiency,
resulting in loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
Fluoroelastomers
Fluoroelastomer material is used in the manufacture of
various seals in Triumph motorcycles.
In fire conditions involving temperatures greater than
315°C this material will decompose and can then be
potentially hazardous. Highly toxic and corrosive
decomposition products, including hydrogen fluoride,
carbonyl fluoride, fluorinated olefins and carbon
monoxide can be generated and will be present in
fumes from fires.
In the presence of any water or humidity hydrogen
fluoride may dissolve to form extremely corrosive liquid
hydrofluoric acid.
If such conditions exist, do not touch the material and
avoid all skin contact. Skin contact with liquid or
decomposition residues can cause painful and
penetrating burns leading to permanent, irreversible
skin and tissue damage.
Oils
The engine oil may be hot to the touch. Contact with
hot oil may cause the skin to be scalded or burned.
Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil can lead
to skin dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition used
engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants
which can cause cancer. Wear suitable clothing and
avoid skin contact.
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