Prevention Of Burns - Case WX145 Operator's Manual

SECTION 1

PREVENTION OF BURNS

Battery electrolyte causes severe burns. The battery
contains sulphuric acid. Avoid any contact with the
skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidote:
- EXTERNAL: rinse well with water, removing any
soiled clothing.
- INTERNAL: avoid vomiting. Drink water to rinse
your mouth. Consult a doctor.
- EYES: rinse abundantly with water for 15 minutes
and consult a doctor.
- When the electrolyte of a battery is frozen, it can
explode if you attempt to charge the battery or if
you try to start the engine using a booster battery.
Always keep the battery charged to prevent the
electrolyte freezing.
Batteries generate explosive gases. Keep all
flames, sparks and cigarettes away. Provide good
ventilation when changing a battery or using a bat-
tery in an enclosed space. Always protect your eyes
when working near a battery.
Never touch the battery terminals with your hands.
This can induce a state of electrolysis and impair the
main organs of the body.
Boiling coolant solution can spray out if the radiator
cap is removed while the system is still hot. To
remove the cap: allow the system to cool down, turn
the cap to the first notch and wait until there is no
more pressure. Then remove the cap.
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