IHI 15VX Operation Manual page 35

SAFETY
PREVENT FIRE OR EXPLOSIONS.
Keep away fuel, lubricant. and coolant from
any fire or heat. Most of them are very
flammable.
NEVER place flammable materials or objects
close to fire or heat.
NEVER SMOKE WHILE REFUELLING.
NEVER smoke while refuelling or in a place
close to flammable objects.
DO NOT TOUCH BATTERY
ELECTROLYTE.
Battery post, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
Battery acid will burn skin, eat holes in
clothing, and cause blindness if splashed
into eyes. If you spill acid on yourself flush
skin immediately with lots of water. Apply
baking soda to help neutralize the acid.
If acid gets in your eyes, flush immediately
with large amount of water and seek proper
medical treatment immediately.
When servicing battery remember that a
lead-acid storage battery generates (when
charging or discharging) hydrogen and
oxygen – a very explosive mixture. A spark or
flame could ignite these gases.
Always wear safety grasses and groves
Eye protection required
when working with battery.
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