Section 1 - Safety; General Warning - Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual

SECTION 1 – SAFETY
To ensure the safety of those servicing Club Car vehicles, and to protect the vehicles from damage resulting
from improper service or maintenance, the procedures in this manual must be followed. It is important to note
that throughout this manual there are statements contained within headings labeled DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION, or NOTE. These special statements relate to specific safety issues, and must be read, understood,
and heeded before proceeding.
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DANGER
• A DANGER indicates an immediate hazard that will result in severe personal injury or death.
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WARNING
• A WARNING indicates an immediate hazard that could result in severe personal injury or
death.
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CAUTION
• A CAUTION indicates a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in product or property
damage or minor personal injury.
CAUTION
• A CAUTION without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
could result in property damage.

GENERAL WARNING

The following safety procedures must be followed whenever the vehicle is being operated, repaired, or ser-
viced. Service technicians should become familiar with these general statements, which can be found
throughout this manual. Also, other specific warnings 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.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water. Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
• Gasoline – Flammable! Explosive! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the
vehicle and service area. Service only in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not operate gasoline vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine
produces carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
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