Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Thepressure in an overfilled tank maycause leakage and lead to fuel sprayand fire.
The fuel system may be underpressure. If you hear a hissing soundnear the fuel filler door (Easy Fuelcapless fuel system), do not refuel untilthe sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may sprayout, which could cause serious personalinjury.
Automotive fuels can cause seriousinjury or death if misused ormishandled.
The flow of fuel through a fuel pumpnozzle can produce static electricity,which can cause a fire if fuel ispumped into an ungrounded fuel container.
Fuel ethanol and petrol may containbenzene, which is a cancer-causingagent.
When refuelling always shut theengine off and never allow sparks oropen flames near the filler neck.Never smoke while refuelling. Fuel vapouris extremely hazardous under certainconditions. Care should be taken to avoidinhaling excess fumes.
Observe the following guidelines whenhandling automotive fuel:
•Extinguish all smoking materials andany open flames before refuelling yourvehicle.
•Always turn off the vehicle beforerefuelling.
•Automotive fuels can be harmful orfatal if swallowed. Fuel such as petrolis highly toxic and if swallowed cancause death or permanent injury. If fuelis swallowed, call a doctorimmediately, even if no symptoms areimmediately apparent. The toxiceffects of fuel may not be visible forhours.
•Avoid inhaling fuel vapours. Inhalingtoo much fuel vapour of any kind canlead to eye and respiratory tractirritation. In severe cases, excessive orprolonged breathing of fuel vapour cancause serious illness and permanentinjury.
•Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. Iffuel is splashed in the eyes, removecontact lenses (if worn), flush withwater for 15 minutes and seek medicalattention. Failure to seek propermedical attention could lead topermanent injury.
•Fuels can also be harmful if absorbedthrough the skin. If fuel is splashed onthe skin, clothing or both, promptlyremove contaminated clothing andwash skin thoroughly with soap andwater. Repeated or prolonged skincontact with fuel liquid or vapourcauses skin irritation.
•Be particularly careful if you are taking“Antabuse” or other forms of disulfiramfor the treatment of alcoholism.Breathing petrol vapours, or skincontact could cause an adversereaction. In sensitive individuals, seriouspersonal injury or sickness may result.If fuel is splashed on the skin, promptlywash skin thoroughly with soap andwater. Consult a doctor immediately ifyou experience an adverse reaction.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:Use the kit only for the vehicle withwhich it was supplied.
•Park your vehicle at the roadside sothat you do not obstruct the flow oftraffic and so that you are able to usethe kit without being in danger.
•Apply the parking brake, even if youhave parked on a level road, to makesure that your vehicle will not move.
•Do not attempt to remove foreignobjects like nails or screws penetratingthe tyre.
•Leave the engine running while the kitis in use, but not if your vehicle is in anenclosed or poorly ventilated area (forexample, inside a building). In thesecircumstances, switch the compressoron with the engine turned off.
•You must replace the sealant bottlewith a new one before the expiry date(see top of bottle).
•Inform all other users of your vehiclethat the tyre has been temporarilysealed with the kit. Make them awareof the special driving conditions to beobserved.
Inflating the Tyre
WARNINGS
Check the sidewall of the tyre priorto inflation. If there are any cracks,bumps or similar damage, do notattempt to inflate the tyre.
Do not stand directly beside the tyrewhile the compressor is pumping.
Watch the sidewall of the tyre. If anycracks, bumps or similar damageappear, turn off the compressor andlet the air out by means of the pressurerelief valve I. Do not continue driving withthis tyre.
WARNINGS
The sealant contains natural rubberlatex. Avoid contact with skin andclothing. If this happens, rinse theaffected areas immediately with plenty ofwater. Consult a doctor if you experiencean adverse reaction.
If the tyre inflation pressure does notreach 26 psi (1.8 bar) within 10minutes, the tyre may have sufferedexcessive damage, making a temporaryrepair impossible. In this case, do notcontinue driving with this tyre.
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Sealant bottleB
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