WORKING NEAR BATTERIES
Battery Hazard Prevention
•
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid and can
quickly burn the skin and eat holes in clothing. If
electrolyte
comes
immediately flush the area with water.
•
Battery acid can cause blindness if splashed into
the eyes. If acid gets into the eyes, flush them
immediately with large quantities of water and
see a doctor immediately.
•
If acid is accidentally ingested, drink a large
quantity of water, milk, beaten eggs or vegetable
oil. Call a doctor or poison prevention center
immediately.
•
Always wear safety glasses or goggles when
working with batteries.
•
Batteries generate hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas
is very explosive and is easily ignited with a small
spark of flame.
•
Batteries generate hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas
is very EXPLOSIVE, and is easily ignited with a
small spark or flame.
•
Before working with batteries, stop the engine
and turn the key switch to the OFF position.
•
Avoid
short-circuiting
through accidental contact with metallic objects,
such as tools, across the terminals.
•
When removing or installing a battery, positively
identify the positive (+) terminal and negative (-)
terminal and use precautions not to short circuit
the terminals.
•
Tighten battery caps securely.
•
Tighten
battery
terminals
terminals can generate sparks and lead to an
explosion.
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in
contact
with
skin,
the
battery
terminals
securely.
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General Safety and Operating Instructions
Jump Starting With Booster Cables
•
Always wear safety glasses or goggles when
starting the machine with booster cables.
•
While jump starting with another machine, DO
NOT allow the two machines to touch.
•
Be sure to connect the
positive
(+)
cable
when
installing
booster
cables.
Disconnect
ground or negative (-)
cable first during removal.
•
If
any
tool
touches
between the positive (+) terminal and the
chassis, it will cause sparks. Always use caution
when using tools near the battery.
•
Connect the batteries in parallel: positive to
positive and negative to negative.
•
When connecting the ground cable to the frame
of the disabled machine, connect the ground as
far as possible from the battery.
first
the
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