Ford Fiesta (2011 year). Manual — part 164

Symbols

General

Various symbols, signs, instructions and
illustrations are used in this literature. Warnings
and cautions have different meanings and require
different ways of proceeding. Diagrammatic
representations are provided with instructional
signs for improved clarity. These are briefly
explained below:

WARNING: This caption is used when
failure to follow instructions exactly or
failure to follow them at all may result in a
hazard to persons or in persons being
injured.

CAUTION: This caption is used when
incorrectly following the test procedures
or instructions or failure to follow them at
all could lead to damage to the vehicle or
components.

NOTE: This caption is used when attention needs
to be drawn to special or extra information.

When reading this handbook, you will come across
the points WARNING, CAUTION AND NOTE.
These instructions are always given immediately
before the corresponding job steps.

Hazardous materials designations

Many accidents occur because of ignorance. In
the area of personal health protection, it is
particularly important to clearly emphasize sources
of danger and their effects on human organs.

Only with knowledge of hazardous material
designations can it be certain that the necessary
precautions are taken when handling substances
which are harmful to health.

NOTE: Pay attention to the manufacturer's data
on the containers and given in the Safety Data
Sheet.

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Hazardous material symbols

Description

Item

Very poisonous, T+ (extremely toxic),
small quantities can be fatal.

1

Poisonous, T (toxic), causes serious
damage to health

2

Corrosive, C (corrosive), destroys living
tissue.

3

Harmful to health, Xn (noxious).

4

Irritant, Xi (irritant), can cause
inflammation.

5

Description

Item

Explosive

6

Highly flammable, F+ (extremely
flammable), already flammable at
temperatures below 0° C.

7

Flammable, F (flammable), forms a
flammable mixture with air.

8

Oxidizing, O (oxidizing), reacts with
combustible substances.

9

As well as the danger symbols, there is more
comprehensive manufacturer's information to be

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found on the containers and in the Safety Data
Sheets, and you must pay attention to this
information.

Instructions on measures to be taken
for personal protection.

As well as the information about sources of danger,
there are mandatory instructions which draw your
attention to the personal protection measures to
be taken.

Mandatory symbol

Description

Item

Breathing protection must be worn

1

Eye protection must be worn

2

Ear protection must be worn

3

Protective gloves must be worn

4

Protective footwear must be worn

5

Icons

So that the necessary information for optimal
handling is clear, unambiguous and can be quickly
understood, the leading paint manufacturers have

agreed a standard symbolic language. Language
independent representations in the form of icons
provide handling instructions which are
supplemented with quantity or time information.

Pretreatment

Description

Item

Clean

1

Sand

2

Mix

Description

Item

2 component mixture

1

3 component mixture

2

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Description

Item

Use a measuring rod

3

Addition of hardener

4

Addition of additives

5

Process

Description

Item

Flow-beaker spray gun

1

Suction-beaker spray gun

2

Spray passes

3

Filler

4

Coat

5

Underbody protection spray gun

6

Dry

Description

Item

Ventilate

1

Drying time

2

Drying time with infra-red dryer

3

Further processing

Description

Item

Hand abrade (wet)

1

Hand abrade (dry)

2

Eccentric sander (wet)

3

Eccentric sander (dry)

4

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