Technician Safety Information

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR REFRIGERANT





1. DO NOT HANDLE REFRIGERANT IN AN ENCLOSED AREA OR NEAR AN OPEN FLAME
2. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION





3. BE CAREFUL THAT LIQUID REFRIGERANT DOES NOT GET IN YOUR EYES OR ON YOUR SKIN
If liquid refrigerant gets in your eyes or on your skin:
(a) Wash the area with lots of cool water.

CAUTION: Do not rub your eyes or skin.

(b) Apply clean petroleum jelly to the skin.
(c) Go immediately to a physician or hospital for professional treatment.

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR REFRIGERANT CONTAINER
1. NEVER HEAT CONTAINER OR EXPOSE IT TO OPEN FLAME
2. BE CAREFUL NOT TO DROP CONTAINER AND NOT TO APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCKS TO IT

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
The Lexus SC300, SC400 are equipped with and SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as the driver airbag and front passenger airbag. Failure to carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deployed during servicing, possibly leading to a serious accident. Further, if a mistake is made in servicing the SRS, it is possible the SRS may fail to operate when required. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to follow the correct service procedures.

Refer to Air Bags (Supplemental Restraint Systems) for further information.