Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Body Repairs - General Information » Health and Safety Precautions
General

Appropriate repair methods and their correct implementation are very important for both vehicle operating safety and personal safety.

WARNING: There is danger of injury through:

• High voltage when electrical welding.

Do not perform welding work in a damp environment or on a wet substrate. Use suitable insulation underneath.

• Flammable substances in the welding area.

Remove flammable substances from the danger area. Remove the fuel tank and, where required, those components which supply fuel.

Completely remove the battery before carrying out any welding in that area.

• Welding fumes, which are harmful to health.

Always ventilate the workplace well and use an extraction system.

• Welding spatter and UV radiation.

Wear protective clothing, gloves and welding mask or welding goggles.

• Pyrotechnic components.

Disconnect the battery negative clamp and cover the battery terminal. Remove any airbag components.

All the regulations governing Health and Safety at Work must be complied with during body repairs.

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