Safety Rules For Handling The Battery; Hazards Involved With The Battery; Battery Switch - XCMG XE17U Instruction Manual

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Safety Rules for Handling the Battery

Hazards involved with the battery:

Danger!

Battery Switch

Notice
09.2020
Caution! The battery's electrolytes contain sulfuric acid, which is
corrosive!
DANGER! When charging the battery, beware of the highly
flammable and explosive hydrogen gas generated in the process!
Non-conformed handling of the battery may cause serious
damage to it, the environement, or cause fire hazards. Observe
the following measures to prevent those:
If the densimeter's display is black, charge the battery immediately.
A bright display means, the battery must be replaced.
Be sure to wear goggles and rubber gloves when handling the
battery.
Never smoke or use open fire at any time when close to the battery.
Wash out clothes or skin thoroughly with water if sulfuric acide
splashes on any.
In case that sulfuric acide is spilled in the eyes, wash them out with
abundantly water and contact the closest hospital for immediate
treatment.
Beware of sparks the battery may generate during
operation/handling and make sure to turn the key switch to the
'close' (off?) position before maintenance/operation?
Carry out the maintenance by following the steps below:
When disassembling the battery, start by disconnecting the
negative terminals (grounding side).
When installing the battery, connect the positive terminals,
first, then the negative terminals (grounding side).
Do not make tools or other metal objects contact the battery
terminals or drop them on/close to the battery
Before charging, disassemble the battery from the machine and
carry in a well-ventilated environement.
Finally, firmly reinstall the battery in its original position after
maintenance
The battery switch
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