Northern Lights M844W3 Operator's Manual page 7

Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
DANGER
!
Entanglement in rotating
drivelines can cause serious
injury or death. Keep
shields in place at all times. Make sure that rotating
shields turn freely in pace with the drivelines.
Do not wear loose fitting equipment around rotating
drivelines. Stop the engine and make sure that
all moving parts have stopped before making any
adjustments, connections, or performing any other type
of service to the engine or other driven equipment.
Install all Safety Guards
WARNING
!
Direct contact with rotating
fans, belts, pulley and drives
can cause serious injury.
Keep all guards in place
at all times during engine
operation.
Wear close-fitting clothes. Stop the engine and be
sure all fans, belts, pulleys and drives are stopped
before making adjustments, connections, or cleaning
near fans and their components.
Do not allow anything on your person to dangle into
or come in contact with a moving fan, belt, pulley or
drive. Fans can act as vacuums and pull materials
up from below, so avoid that area as well while in
service.
Safe Battery Handling
WARNING
!
Prevent Battery Explosions
Battery gas is highly flammable. Battery explosions
can cause severe injury or death. To help prevent
battery explosions, keep sparks, lighted matches
and open flame away from the top of battery. When
checking battery electrolyte level, use a flashlight.
Updated 4-12-17
Safety Rules (Continued)
Never check battery charge
by contacting the posts with
a metal object. Use a volt-
meter or hydrometer.
Frozen batteries may explode
if charged. Never charge
a battery that has not been
allowed to warm to at least
16 o C (60 o F).
Always remove grounded (-) battery clamp first and
replace ground clamp last.
Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous and
strong enough to burn skin, eat holes into clothing and
other materials, and cause blindness if splashed into eyes.
To Avoid Hazards:
• Fill batteries only in well-ventilated areas.
• Wear appropriate eye protection and rubber gloves.
• Never use air pressure to clean batteries.
• Wear appropriate ventilation equipment to avoid
inhaling fumes when adding electrolyte.
• Do not spill or drip electrolyte.
• Use correct jump-start procedure if required.
If acid is spilled on skin or in eyes:
1. Flush skin with water.
2. Apply baking soda or lime to
help neutralize acid.
3. Flush eyes with water for
15-30 minutes.
4. Get medical attention
immediately.
If acid is swallowed:
1. DO NOT induce vomiting.
2. Drink large amounts of
water or milk, without
exceeding 2 liters
(2 quarts)
3. Get medical attention
immediately
WARNING
!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
can contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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