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r a j v1 1 Ford P*nt and S*rvte* Drataton Fo*9 Mpipf Comptftf Hr. George Altieri . Helm, Inc. ' 14310 Hamilton Avenue Highland Hark) Michigan 46203 Subject; Asbestos Oust Hazard Dear George; At the request of Ford's Office of General Counsel, the enclosed stateneat should be enclosed in each "Shop Manual Set" for all prior years, up to and including the 1964 Shop Manuals which are either sold to retail cuetosiers or shipped to our dealers. Therefore, will you please reproduce this flyBbeet, and insert one copy in each Bet of Bhop manuals. Please Bend release and invoice to ny attention. - ( Sincerely, ' Enclosure ' -- - / Harold S. Mattee Training and Publications Dept. Publications Section 011477 PR0BEP.TY CF FORD "0~0B. CC"P 4 N Y SCF-FORD-3374 I caution Contains Asbestos Fibers , Avoid Breathing But . Brva.th.iiig Asbestos Oust >tey Cause Asbestosis and Cancer Breathing asbestos duet ia hazardous to your health. But and dirt preaeot os ear and truck wheel brake and clutch assemblies say contain asbestos fibers that are hazardous to your health when made airborne by cleaning with compressed air or by dry brushing. Vbeel brake assemblies and clutch facings should be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner recommended for use with asbestos fibers. Bist and dirt fron . the vacuum should be disposed of in a Banner that prevents dust exposure, such as sealed begs, the bag mist be labeled per QSBA instructions and the trash b&uler notified as to the bag's contents. If a vacuus suitable for asbestos is not available! cleaning should be done wet. If dust generation ia still possible, technicians should wear government-approved toxic dust purifying respirators. Grinding or sanding on brake linings, pads, rotors, drums or dutch facings should be done only while using properly exhaust-ventilated equipment. OSHA requires areas where asbestos dust generation is possible to be isolated end posted with warning signs. Only technicians concerned with performing brake or clutch service should be present in the area. i <- t 011478 pnOPRTY 0F FORB KOTOR COWP RNY PRODUCED BY FORD