Risk of accident & Risk of injury - AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

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Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving off by itself.

Wear closed and close-fitting work clothes.

Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.

Possible hazards

Risk of accident

from vehicle starting off during starting operation (e.g. when testing compression pressure) as a result of gear engaged or when engine running, or vehicles with automatic transmission as a result of selector lever position "P" or "N" not engaged (exception: some vehicles do not have a selector lever position "P" ).

Injury hazard

Severe injuries may be caused by unshielded rotating parts in the area of the running engine.

The heat produced by the running engine can result in severe burns if contact is made with individual, unshielded parts.

Procedural guidelines and safety precautions

As a general rule, carry out work on the running engine only if this is absolutely necessary.
Before starting the engine, apply parking brake .
On models with manual transmission move gearshift lever into Neutral position .
On vehicles with automatic transmission move selector lever into position "P" or "N" (exception: some vehicles do not have a selector lever position "P" ).
On models which do not have selector lever position "P", secure selector lever to prevent it from being operated unintentionally .
Wear closed and close-fitting work clothes.
All items of jewelry like chains or rings must be taken off.
Restrain long hair by wearing an appropriate head cover.
Before commencing any work on the running engine, familiarize yourself with the location of potentially hot parts.
When carrying out work when starting the engine or when engine is running do not touch any hot and rotating parts .

First aid measures in the event of burns

Do not rub the skin areas affected; flush with plenty of cold water and cover skin with sterile bandages.
Consult a doctor without delay.