Risk Of Accident Caused By Vehicle Starting Off On Its Own When Jacked Up. Risk Of Injury Caused By Rotating Parts When Working On Running Engine Or Drive Train - AS00.00-Z-0008-01A
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Ensure that jack stands are standing firmly. An authorized person must occupy the driver's seat. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
Potential risks
Risk of accident
Caused by vehicle driving off on its own when in operation (e.g. during measurements) with engine running and gear engaged. Danger caused by vehicle slipping off the jack stands.
Risk of injury
Severe injuries can be caused by freely rotating parts in the area of the running engine and drivetrain.
Because the engine heats up in operation, serious burns can be caused by touching unshielded parts.
Safety instructions/precautions
- The danger zone of the vehicle may only be entered by persons required to conduct the work.
- To perform the work, climb into cab.
- Lift the vehicle high enough that the wheels do not touch the ground when in operation.
- The person sitting in the driver's seat must be familiar with the operation of the vehicle and be able to initiate appropriate measures.
- When setting up the jack stands, make sure they are positioned on solid ground and that they are standing firmly.
- The vehicle must be securely positioned on the saddles; place a non-slip base on the saddle if necessary.
- Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
- Remove all jewelry such as necklaces, chains, rings, etc.
- Persons with long hair must put on a suitable head covering.
- Before commencing any work on the running engine, familiarize yourself with the location of potentially hot parts.
- When carrying out work on the running engine do not touch any hot and rotating parts.
First aid measures in the event of burns
- Rinse the area of skin affected with plenty of cold water and cover skin with sterile burn dressings. Do not apply the dressings tightly, but rather loosely over the affected area of skin. Do not use fraying dressings (e.g. absorbent gauze). Do not rub the affected area of skin.
- Consult a physician immediately.