Safety information and precautions – MotorVac TRANSTECH IV User Manual

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Safety Information and Precautions

DANGER:

1. Vehicle exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is a colorless and odorless lethal gas.
2. Only run engines in well-ventilated areas and avoid breathing exhaust gases.
3. Extended breathing of exhaust gases will cause serious injury or death.

WARNING:

1. Exhaust gases, moving parts and hot surfaces are present during and after the engine is running.
2. Read and understand the operator’s manual before using the TRANSTECH IV service system.
3. When using petroleum products always refer to the MSDS sheets and manufacturer’s instructions for the

proper procedure to handle emergency medical treatment, cleanup, handling, and storage requirements.

4. Improper use of the TRANSTECH IV Transmission Service System or exposure to exhaust gases can

cause injury.

5. Spilled transmission fluid on an engine can ignite.
6. Avoid exposure to flames, sparks, hot engine parts and other ignition sources.
7. Always keep a fully charged fire extinguisher nearby. The extinguisher should have a class B rating and

be suitable for gasoline, chemical, and electrical fires.

8. Cleanup any oil spills immediately.
9. Dispose of contaminated cleanup material according to governing environmental laws.
10. Never look directly into the air induction plenum or carburetor throat when the engine is operating.
11. Always verify hose connections to the transmission’s oil cooler lines before starting the vehicle’s engine.
12. Explosion or flame or exposure to flammable liquid and vapors can cause injury.
13. Flammable liquid (transmission fluid) can splash out of reservoir when filling or when unit is being moved.
14. Always keep Reservoir Cap secure except when filling reservoir.
15. Explosion or flame can cause injury.
16. Transmission cooling systems may maintain residual pressure in connection lines to and from transmis-

sion and cooler radiator even after the engine has been turned off.

17. Wear safety goggles.
18. Wear chemical resistant gloves when connecting or disconnecting fitting and adapters.
19. Chemicals can cause harmful byproducts - do not add any chemicals to TRANSTECH IV reservoir tank.
20. Use only approved automatic transmission fluid.
21. Do not swallow or ingest any chemicals.
22. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors.
23. Do not store chemicals in or on the machine (other than automatic transmission fluid).
24. Improper use of transmission fluid can cause injury.
25. Over exposure can have harmful effects on eyes, skin, respiratory system and possible unconsciousness

and asphyxiation.

26. Improperly blocked vehicles can move.
27. Set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
28. Moving vehicles can cause injury.