Mini Cooper workshop manual page 19

text version of content this owner's manual page from owners manual to the vehicle Mini Cooper, year of production 1961 - 2000:

GENERALINFORMATION GENERALPRECAUTIONSANDFITTING Health Protection Precautions INSTRUCTIONS • Avoidprolongedandrepeatedcontactwithoils, Ignition system safety precautions particularly used engine oils. • Wearprotectiveclothing, including impervious WARNING:Beforecommencingworkon gloves where practicable. anignition system, all high tension• Donotputoilyragsinpockets. terminals, adapters and diagnostic• Avoidcontaminatingclothes, particularly equipmentfortestingshouldbeinspectedtounderpants, with oil. ensurethattheyareadequatelyinsulatedand• Overalls must be cleaned regularly. Discard shielded to prevent accidental personal contactsheavily soiled clothing and oil impregnated andminimisetheriskofshock.Wearersof footwear. surgically implanted pacemaker devices should• First aid treatment should be obtained not be in close proximity to ignition circuits orimmediately for open cuts and wounds. diagnostic equipment. • Usebarriercreams,applying before each work period, to help the removal of oil from the skin. Dangeroussubstances • Washwithsoapandwatertoensurealloilis removed(skin cleansers and nail brushes will WARNING:Manyliquidsandother help). Preparations containing lanolin replace the substancesusedinmotorvehiclesare natural skin oils which have been removed. poisonousandshouldunderno • Donotusepetrol,kerosene,diesel fuel, gas oil, circumstancesbeconsumedandshould,asfarthinners or solvents for cleaning skin. aspossible,bekeptfromcontactwiththeskin.• If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice Thesesubstancesamongothersincludeacid,without delay. anti- freeze, asbestos, brake fluid, fuel,• Wherepracticable,degrease components prior windscreenwasheradditives,lubricants, to handling. refrigerant and various adhesives. • Wherethereisariskofeyecontact,eye Alwaysreadcarefullytheinstructionsprintedonprotection should be worn, for example, chemical labels or stamped on componentsand obeygoggles or face shields; in addition an eye wash themimplicitly. Such instructions are includedfacility should be provided. for reasons of your health and personal safety. Neverdisregardthem. EnvironmentalProtectionPrecautions Usedengineoils:Prolongedexposuretoused engineoils can cause serious skin disorders,It is illegal to pour used oil on to the ground, down avoid excessive skin contact and always adheresewers or drains, or into water courses. to the following recommendations: Burning of used engine oil in small space heaters or Engineoils boilers can be recommended only for units of approved design. The heating system must meet the Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil willregulatory standards of HMIP for small burners of result in the removal of natural fats from the skin,less than 0.4 MV. If in doubt check with the leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis. Inappropriate local authority and/or manufacturer of addition, used engine oil contains potentially harmfulapproved appliance. contaminants which may cause skin cancer. Adequatemeansofskinprotectionand washingDispose of used oil and used filters through facilities must be provided. authorised waste disposal contractors to licensed waste disposal sites, or to the waste oil reclamation trade. If in doubt, contact the Local Authority for advice on disposal facilities. GENERALPRECAUTIONSANDFITTINGINSTRUCTIONS1

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