Xtreme XR1045 Operation & Safety Manual page 49

XR1045
 Warning
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and
potentially explosive gases. To avoid death or serious
injury when checking, testing, or charging batteries:
• DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries.
• Keep arcs, sparks, and open flames away from
batteries.
• Provide ventilation for flammable vapors.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment,
including safety glasses.
Fluid in electric storage batteries contains sulfuric
acid, which is poison and could cause severe chemical
burns. Avoid all contact of fluid with eyes, skin,
or clothing. Use protective gear when handling
batteries. DO NOT tip a battery beyond a 45° angle in
any direction.
If contact does occur, follow these First Aid
suggestions:
• External contact - Flush with water.
• Eyes - Flush with water (including under the eyelids)
for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention
immediately. Flushing must begin immediately to
avoid permanent eye tissue damage.
• Internal contact - Drink large quantities of water
or milk to dilute stomach contents. Do not induce
vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
IMPORTANT - In case of internal contact, DO NOT give
fluids that induce vomiting.
 Warning
California Proposition 65
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling these items.
For information call (800) 497-1704
 Warning
Wear eye protection when starting a
forklift with jump start cables. Improper
jump start procedures could cause the
battery to explode, which could result in death or
serious injury.
• Never jump start a frozen battery, as it can explode.
Let the battery thaw out before charging.
• NEVER jump start the forklift when travel select
lever is in gear, which can cause the forklift to lurch
forward or backward, and could result in death,
serious personal injury, or property damage.
• To avoid death or serious injury when jump starting
with another vehicle, make sure the two (2) vehicles
are not touching.
• DO NOT allow jump start cable ends to contact each
other.
• Connect charged battery positive (+) to stalled
battery positive (+).
• Connect charged battery negative (–) to stalled
forklift ground. Make the connection to the stalled
forklift ground last.
• Connect jump start cable to stalled forklift ground
a safe distance from the battery to prevent sparks
near the battery.
• Jump start only with a power source with the same
voltage as the stalled forklift.
• Jump start power source must have a negative
ground electrical system.
• Turn off all lights and accessories on the stalled
forklift to prevent them from operating when the
power source is connected.
• Electrolyte is an acid and can cause injury if it
contacts the skin or eyes.
Tires must have proper ballast. DO NOT
replace foam-filled tires with pneumatic
tires.
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