Battery - Komatsu 530M Operation & Maintenance Manual

Safety - Section 2
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BATTERY

BATTERY HAZARD PREVENTION
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Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid and can quickly burn the skin and eat holes in clothing. If you spill acid
on yourself, immediately flush the area with water.
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Battery acid could cause blindness if splashed into the eyes. If acid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately
with large quantities of water and see a doctor at once.
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If you accidentally drink acid, drink a large quantity of water or milk, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call a doctor or
poison prevention center immediately.
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When working with batteries ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles.
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Batteries generate hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is very EXPLOSIVE, and is easily ignited with a small spark of
flame.
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Before working with batteries, stop the engine and turn the starting switch to the OFF position.
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Avoid short-circuiting the battery terminals through accidental contact with metallic objects, such as tools, across
the terminals.
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When removing or installing, check which is the positive (+) terminal and negative (-) terminal.
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Tighten the battery cap securely.
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Tighten the battery terminals securely. Loosened terminals can generate sparks and lead to an explosion.
STARTING WITH BOOSTER CABLES
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ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles when starting the machine with booster cables.
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When starting from another machine, do not allow the two machines to touch.
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Be sure to connect the positive (+) cable first when installing the booster cables. Disconnect the ground or negative
(-) cable first when removing them.
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If any tool touches between the positive (+) terminal and the chassis, it will cause sparks. This is dangerous, so
be sure to work carefully.
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Connect the batteries in parallel: positive to positive and negative to negative.
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When connecting the ground cable to the frame of the machine to be started, be sure to connect it as far as
possible from the battery.
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General Safety