Attaching Battery Cable - Ford FD4000E Operator's Manual

Attaching Battery Cable (See fig 3)
• Parts needed - Black and Red battery cable
• The Red (+) Connector should be attached to the battery first.
tighten the screw and make sure the terminal will not touch any part of the frame.
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Repeat these steps for the Black (-) Terminal.
Be careful not to short across the terminals when installing. Shorting the terminals together
W W C AUTION!
can cause sparks, damage to the battery or generator, or even burns or explosions.
When removing the battery for replacement: Remove the nut and bolt first from the negative (Black) post, then from the
positive (Red) post, being careful not to short across the terminals. Always abide by the safety warnings provided with the
battery. Remove the battery and dispose of it according to your local and state regulations.
Battery posts, terminals, and accessories contain lead and lead compounds known to cause
W W W ARNING!
cancer and reproductive harm.
Always wash hands after touching batter y.
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NON-SPILLABLE
SEALED BATTERY
This is a ready filled,
activated sealed battery.
Never remove strip.
Refer to owner's manual
or instruction sheet for
charging procedures.
Wear Eye Protection
Never Reverse Pole Connections
Never turn the battery upside down
DO NOT Smoke near the battery
If electrolyte contact s the skin wash the area immediately with clean water If
you If you get electrolyte contact with your eye s , rinse immediately with clean
water and seek medical attention.
NOTICE:
If the Generator is stored for over six months the battery will need to be removed and charged
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ASSEMBLY
EXPLOSIVE
GASES CAN
CAUSE BLINDNESS
OR INJURY
WARNING!
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DANGER/POISON
!
SHIELD
SULFURIC
EYES.
NO
ACID
SPARKS
CAN CAUSE
FLAMES
BLINDNESS OR
SMOKING SEVERE BURNS
PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Battery posts,terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
FLUSH EYES
IMMEDIATLEY
WITH WATER
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MEDICAL
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