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Al I CM Foffl Ptrtl St10 &*fv10* &1VIHOA Fwc MMOf Compifty October 18, I9B3 Mr. George Altieri Helm, Iso. li+310 Hamilton Avenue Highland Pari, Michigan 48203 Subject: Asbestos Bust Bayard Dear George: At the request of Ford's Office of General Counsel, the enclosed state ment should oe enclosed in each "Shop Manual Set" for all prior yearB, up to HJiri including the 1981 Shop Hanuals which are either Bold to retail customers or shipped to our dealers. Therefore, will you please reproduce this flysheet, and insert one copy m each set of shop manuals. Please send release and invoice to ay attention. Sincerely, . Enclosure 7vU- Harold E. Mattes Zr&inlng and Publications Dept. Publications Section [A fc [T. *. 011477 ' PROPERTY CF FORD *0'0D. COMPANY produced by ford 105586 CA0TION Contains Asbestos fibers , Avoid Breathing Boat . Breathing Asbestos Bust bfay Cause Aabestosis and Cancer Breathing asbestos dust is hazardous to tout health* Boat and dirt present on ear and truck vbeel brake and clnteh assemblies may contain asbestos fibers that are hazardous to jour health when made airborne by cleaning uith compressed sat or by dry brushing. Vbeel brake assemblies and clutch facings should ba cleaned using a vacuum cleaner recommended for use vith asbestos fibers. Bust and dirt from , the vacuum should be disposed of in a manner that prevents dust exposure, such as sealed bags. Ihe bag must be labeled per CSHA instructions and the trash^hauler notified as to the bag's contents. If a vacuum suitable for asbestos is not available, cleaning should be done vet. If dust generation is still possible, technicians should vear governmea1>-approved tonic dust purifying respirators. Grinding Dr sanding on brake linings, pads, rotors, drums err clutch facings should be done only while using properly exhaust-ventilated equipment. OSHA requires areas where asbestos dust generation is possible to be isolated and posted with warning signs. Only technicians concerned with performing brake or clutch tem should be present in the area. * I 011478 PPOPEPTY OF FORD KOTOR C oMPfcNY PRODUCED BY FORD