New Holland T8.295 Service Manual page 24

General battery safety
Always wear eye protection when working with batteries.
Do not create sparks or have open flame near battery.
Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed area.
Disconnect negative (-) first and reconnect negative (-) last.
When welding on the machine, disconnect both terminals of the battery.
Do not weld, grind, or smoke near a battery.
When using auxiliary batteries or connecting jumper cables to start the engine, use the procedure shown in the oper-
ator's manual. Do not short across terminals.
Follow manufacturer's instructions when storing and handling batteries.
Battery post, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. This
is a California Proposition 65 warning.
Battery acid causes burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Antidote (ex-
ternal): Flush with water. Antidote (eyes): flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
Antidote (internal): Drink large quantities of water or milk. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immedi-
ately.
Keep out of reach of children and other unauthorized persons.
Instructional seat safety
Passengers are not permitted to ride on the machine.
The instructional seat is to be used only when training a new operator or when a service technician is diagnosing a
problem.
When required for the purposes of training or diagnostics, only one person may accompany the operator and that
person must be seated in the instructional seat.
When the instructional seat is occupied, the following precautions must be followed:
• Machine should be driven only at slow speeds and over level ground.
• Avoid driving on highways or public roads.
• Avoid quick starts or stops.
• Avoid sharp turns.
• Always wear correctly adjusted seat belts.
• Keep door closed at all times.
Operator presence system
Your machine is equipped with an operator presence system to prevent the use of some features while the operator
is not in the operator's seat.
The operator presence system should never be disconnected or bypassed.
If the system is inoperable, the system must be repaired.
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