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Risk of poisoning
There is a risk of poisoning if coolant is swal-
lowed.
Never swallow coolant.
Never store coolant in containers nor-
mally used for beverages.
Store coolant out of the reach of chil-
dren.
Check the antifreeze protection properties
of the coolant in good time and increase
the antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concen-
tration if necessary (
see page 64).
Batteries
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Have the batteries serviced and recharged
more frequently during the cold months of
the year.
Risk of injury
The acid contained in batteries burns skin
and eyes on contact.
Do not allow acid to come into contact
with your skin, eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective clothing, as
battery acid can burn through normal
clothing. In addition, protective gloves
and safety goggles should be worn.
Rinse acid splashes off immediately with
clean water and consult a doctor if nec-
essary.
Risk of explosion
Gases leaking from batteries may explode
and therefore cause injury.
Fire, naked flames, smoking and sparks are
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therefore not permitted in the vicinity of the
batteries.
Careful maintenance and low power con-
sumption will help to maintain the full bat-
tery charge. Starting capacity is greatly
reduced in cold weather; at –10 °C, for ex-
ample, it is only around 60% of normal ca-
pacity. If the engine is not used for a long
period of time, store the batteries in a
heated place if possible. Ensure good ven-
tilation when recharging.
Operation
Winter operation
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