Precautions when repairing a car (Largus 1)

This article provides basic safety precautions that must be followed when operating and maintaining a vehicle.

• Do not run the engine in a room that is not well ventilated or does not have
• necessary fire-fighting equipment. Strictly observe the rules for handling flammable and toxic materials such as fuel, antifreeze, oils and greases;
• when working in an inspection pit, remember that carbon monoxide is heavier than air; in pits it can accumulate and cause poisoning;
• do not smoke in the workplace;
• when jacking up a car, use a flat, horizontal surface with a hard surface, apply the parking brake, and place wedges under the wheels to prevent the car from rolling off the jack. Do not work under a vehicle supported by only one jack - use safety stands. If
• when removing heavy parts and components from a vehicle, use a hoist/trolley jack, properly securing the load to be removed. Make sure that the load being removed does not damage surrounding pipes, hoses or wiring;
• if any maintenance or repair operation requires disconnecting the battery, turn off the ignition, then disconnect the vehicle's electrical system and disconnect the battery ground cable to prevent accidental short circuiting;
• allow the engine to cool before servicing or repairing it; do not touch hot engine parts (exhaust manifold, muffler, radiator, etc.), which has just been working - you can get burned. Do not remove the radiator cap until it has cooled down - you can get scalded;
• when servicing your vehicle, cover painted body parts and upholstery with protective covers or plastic sheets; try not to scratch or stain the car body and cabin upholstery elements;
• before checking and assembling the unit, wash/clean it thoroughly.