Safety precautions during repair work (Fusion)

General requirements

1. Any repair and maintenance work on the vehicle must be carried out in a spacious, well-ventilated and well-lit area.

2. Workshop equipment (lifting mechanisms, machines, power tools) must be specially adapted to perform repair operations (for example, to power portable lighting devices, it is advisable to use low-voltage sources of 36 or 12 V, rather than 220 V).

3. Do not smoke or use open fire in rooms where the vehicle is parked, where there are flammable materials, etc.

4. When working with metalworking tools, use gloves - they will protect your hands not only from dirt, but also from scratches and cuts.

5. Perform any work underneath the vehicle wearing protective glasses.

6. When carrying out body repairs (puttying, painting, sanding), put on a respirator and provide additional ventilation in the room.

7. Work related to the removal and installation of heavy vehicle components and assemblies should be performed with an assistant.

8. Containers with flammable, lubricating and paint materials stored in the workshop must always be tightly closed. Do not allow such materials to be in the spark zone when using metal-cutting tools.

9. Avoid contact of oils (especially used oils), antifreeze and electrolyte with exposed skin. In case of contact, wash off as quickly as possible with soapy water.

10. Do not use gasoline, diesel fuel, solvents, etc. to clean your hands.

11. Remember that improper maintenance of electrical equipment and fuel equipment may cause a fire. If you are not confident in your knowledge of servicing these systems, it is better to contact specialists. If you decide to do the work yourself, strictly follow all recommendations and warnings.



12. Use extreme caution when repairing vehicles equipped with airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Do not attempt to repair components of these systems (airbag control unit, airbag modules, steering wheel, impact sensors, seat belt pretensioners, etc.) yourself, as improper performance of work may cause these devices to operate, which may result in serious injury. When performing any work in the area where these devices are located, carefully read all recommendations and warnings.

13. The tools and equipment used in car repairs must be in good working order. Particular attention must be paid to the condition of the insulation of electrical wires.

14. When servicing vehicles equipped with an air conditioning system, do not allow the system to become depressurized, as the refrigerant contained in it is under high pressure and toxic.

Safe car lifting

To safely lift a vehicle with a jack, you must do the following.

1. Place the vehicle on a level, hard surface.

2. Before lifting, free the car from foreign objects. Remove everything necessary for repairs (spare parts, tools) from the trunk in advance, as access to the raised car may be difficult or impossible.

3. Install the jack only under the places intended for this purpose. The power elements of the body in these places are specially thickened and have increased strength.

4. Place wheel chocks under the wheels of the vehicle on the side opposite to the side being lifted.

5. To prevent the jack from sinking and being pressed into the ground, place a board (20x20x2 cm) under it.



6. Place the thrust head against the car body, with the jack perpendicular to the supporting surface.

7. Before jacking up the car to the required height, carefully check again to make sure it has not tilted to any side.

8. Install supports only under places specially designated for lifting the car. Place a rubber or wooden pad between the support and the car body.

9. Install the tripod support so that two of its legs are on the side of the car body and one is on the outside.

When using a lift to lift a vehicle, please observe the following safety precautions.

1. When lifting and lowering the vehicle, it is prohibited to be near it to avoid accidents.

2. If there is a danger of the vehicle falling, leave the danger zone immediately.

3. Position the vehicle's center of gravity correctly on the lift to avoid it falling.

4. Take care not to crush your feet with the lift's paws or the car's wheels when lowering.

5. Do not apply excessive force to the lift controls.

6. Only qualified personnel should operate the lift.

7. Do not allow the vehicle to swing excessively on the lift.

8. Install the lift legs only under the places intended for this purpose. The body's power elements in these places are specially thickened and have increased strength.

9. When removing heavy components and assemblies from a vehicle on a lift, install additional supports.

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