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GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
1 The following warnings and cautions
indicate general and environmental hazards
present during the building process:
WARNINGS
(1) Due consideration should be given to
the highly flammable nature of petroleum or
alcohol based products and their vapours.
Serious burns can result from incorrect use.
(2) Oils – prolonged and repeated contact
may cause serious skin disorders including
dermatitis and skin cancer.
(a) Avoid contact with the skin as far
as possible and wash thoroughly after
any contact.
(b) Keep out of reach of children.
(c) First aid treatment should be
obtained for open cuts and wounds.
(d) Use appropriate barrier creams.
(3) Hydraulic fluid (brake fluid) is
poisonous. Wash affected areas
immediately in case of skin contact and seek
medical assistance if swallowed.
(4) Hydraulic fluid (brake fluid) is
hygroscopic. Ensure only clean fresh fluid is
used.
(5) Hydraulic fluid (brake fluid) is
corrosive to paintwork, powder coat and
plastic components. Care should be taken to
avoid spillage at any times.
CAUTION
(1) Protect the environment. It is illegal to
pollute drains, water course and soil.
Authorised waste collection facilities include
civic amenity sites and garages which
provide facilities for the disposal of oil and
used oil filters. If in doubt ask the local
authority for advice.
SPECIFIC WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
2 The following warnings and cautions
indicate specific hazards relating to the build
process:
WARNINGS
(1) Never work underneath a car without
supporting it on axle stands or equivalent.
Do not rely on a jack alone.
(2) Use appropriate eye protection whilst
carrying out drilling operations.
(3) Use appropriate eye protection whilst
working under the car.
(4) Cars fitted with electronic ignition
systems have increased voltages compared
with conventional systems. Ensure system
is switched off prior to carrying out any
work.
(5) The electric radiator fan is controlled
by a thermostatic switch which operates
when the ignition is in the 'on' position.
Whilst working on a hot engine ensure that
the ignition is switched off.
(6) Do not remove coolant expansion
bottle cap whilst coolant is hot. Take
precautions to prevent scalds.
(7) Correct use of fixings is required in
order to ensure full engagement of the nyloc
nut.
(8) Both imperial and metric threads are
used on the De Dion brake pipes. The
threads on the three way union are imperial
whilst those on the brake calipers are metric.
To aid recognition a small notch is machined
into the hexagon of the metric unions.
(9) Retighten wheel nuts after 200 miles.
(10) Ensure adhesive is applied in a well
ventilated area. Follow instructions on
adhesive packaging. Care must be taken
whilst working in a confined area. For
instance the footwell.
(11) Use a suitable face mask to prevent
inhalation of dust when drilling fibreglass or
carbon fibre.
