Case 2050M Operator's Manual page 26

Fire and explosion prevention
Fuel or oil that is leaked or spilled on hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.
Crop materials, trash, debris, bird nests, or flammable material can ignite on hot surfaces.
Always have a fire extinguisher on or near the machine.
Make sure that the fire extinguisher(s) is maintained and serviced according to the manufacturer's instructions.
At least once each day and at the end of the day, remove all trash and debris from the machine especially around hot
components such as the engine, transmission, exhaust, battery, etc. More frequent cleaning of your machine may be
necessary depending on the operating environment and conditions.
At least once each day, remove debris accumulation around moving components such as bearings, pulleys, belts,
gears, cleaning fans, etc. More frequent cleaning of your machine may be necessary depending on the operating
environment and conditions.
Inspect the electrical system for loose connections and frayed insulation. Repair or replace loose or damaged parts.
Do not store oily rags or other flammable material on the machine.
Do not weld or flame cut any items that contain flammable material. Clean items thoroughly with non-flammable
solvents before welding or flame-cutting.
Do not expose the machine to flames, burning brush, or explosives.
Promptly investigate any unusual smells or odors that may occur during operation of the machine.
General battery safety
Always wear eye protection when you work with batteries.
Do not create sparks or have open flame near a battery.
Ventilate the area when you charge a battery or use a battery in an enclosed area.
Disconnect the negative (-) terminal first and reconnect the negative (-) terminal last.
When you weld on the machine, disconnect both terminals of the battery.
Do not weld, grind, or smoke near a battery.
When you use auxiliary batteries or connect jumper cables to start the engine, use the procedure shown in the oper-
ator's manual. Do not short across terminals.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when you store and handle 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.
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.
Never disconnect or bypass the operator presence system.
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