SAFARI STORME MY14

PRECAUTIONS 4 1.3 AVOIDING DAMAGE 1. Always protect the vehicle paint and interiors where the technician might come in contact with the vehicle, using covers like fender cover, seat covers, steering cover, etc 2. Some lubricants, coolant and brake fluid can cause the paint to fade if it comes in contact with painted surface. If accidentally applied, wipe off immediately with clean dry cloth. 3. Remove all the ECU’s from the vehicle if any Arc Welding is to be done on the vehicle. In case of other welding (like Gas Welding) remember that the ECU should not be subjected a temperature of more than 80 0 C. NOTE Precautions to be taken in order to avoid damage to components during repair are given in the section ‘GENERAL INFORMATION’ under ‘RECOMMEN- DATIONS – REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT’. 1.4 USED OIL HANDLING AND DISPOSAL Used oil is a hazardous substance and should be handled as one. Special care should be taken while draining it from engine, storing it in the workshop and its disposal. HANDLING USED OIL Being a hazardous substance the following precau- tions should be taken 1. Avoid prolonged contact with any lubricant, espe- cially used oil. 2. Avoid any open cuts, wounds and bruises coming in contact with the used oil. 3. If it possible to degrease the component before carrying out a repair, degrease before handling it. 4. Use soap to wash off used oil from skin, never use diesel, petrol, kerosene, thinner or any other fuel to wash. 5. Oily cotton waste or cloth should not be kept in pockets and discard unwashable clothing and footwear to which the oil has impregnated. DISPOSING USED OIL Since used automotive oil is a hazardous substance, Laws are being laid out on its disposal. In India, ‘The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 (later amended in 2003) ’, has detailed guidelines laid out for Waste generators, handler and disposing facility. Contact local State Pollution Con- trol Board for awareness on your responsibilities. Contact the Government Environment or Pollution Control agencies for awareness on your responsibili- ties towards Disposing Used oil. !!WARNING Even in emergencies avoid disposing used oil to sewer or any water source.