General Warnings - Club Car Carryall 2 2003 Owner's Manual

GENERAL WARNINGS

The following safety statements listed must be heeded whenever the vehicle is being operated, repaired, or
serviced. Vehicle feature identification is also included on pages 8 through 11. Other specific safety state-
ments appear throughout this manual and on the vehicle.
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DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full face
shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• A Club Car vehicle will not provide protection from lightning, flying objects, or other storm-
related hazards. If caught in a storm while driving a Club Car vehicle, exit the vehicle and seek
shelter in accordance with applicable safety guidelines for your location.
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WARNING
• Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those on the vehicle and battery charger.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
• Prior to leaving the vehicle unattended or servicing the vehicle, turn the key switch OFF,
remove the key, and place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position. Chock the
wheels when servicing the vehicle.
• Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it could result in decreased vehicle
performance, severe personal injury, or death.
• Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or handling of the vehicle,
or increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications, could result in severe
personal injury or death.
• Check the vehicle for proper location of all vehicle safety and operation decals and make sure
they are in place and are easy to read.
• For vehicles with cargo beds, remove all cargo before raising the bed or servicing the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with a prop rod, ensure that it is securely engaged while bed is
raised. Do not close bed until all persons are clear of cargo bed area. Keep hands clear of all
crush areas. Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to heed
this warning could result in severe personal injury or death.
• Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle or battery charger. Anyone doing
even simple repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and
mechanical repair. The appropriate instructions must be used when performing maintenance,
service, or accessory installation.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect the batteries as shown (Figure 1,
Page 6).
• After disconnecting the batteries, discharge the controller capacitors as follows:
- Turn key switch to ON and place the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in REVERSE.
- Slowly depress the accelerator pedal and keep it depressed until the reverse warning buzzer
can no longer be heard. When the buzzer stops sounding, the controller capacitors are
discharged.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle or battery charger.
Wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc., when servicing the
vehicle or battery charger.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
2003 Carryall Electric Vehicle Owner's Manual
General Warnings
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