Countax B MK4 Series Operator's Manual page 11

Batteries
1. Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both
battery terminals at the same time may result in
injury and unit damage. DO NOT reverse battery
connections.
2. Reverse connections may result in sparks which
can cause serious injury. Always connect
positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+) terminal,
and negative (-) lead to negative (-) terminal.
3. ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable FIRST and
positive (+) cable SECOND. ALWAYS connect
positive (+) cable FIRST, and negative (-) cable
SECOND.
4. Explosive Gases from battery can cause death or
serious injury. Poisonous battery fluid contains
sulfuric acid and its contact with skin, eyes or
clothing can cause severe chemical burns.
5. No flames, No sparks, No smoking near battery.
6. Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area,
away from spark and flames. Unplug charger
before connecting or disconnecting from battery.
Always wear protective clothing and safety glasses
near battery and use insulated tools.
7. ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of children.
Service
1. Park machine on level ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service machine.
2. Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire
before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
3. Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
4. Keep unit free of debris. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage.
5. ALWAYS block wheels and know all jack stands
are strong and secure and will hold weight of
unit during maintenance. Use jack stands to
support components when required.
6. Carefully and slowly release any pneumatic or
hydraulic pressure from components with stored
energy.
7. ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin
holes or nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under
pressure.
Safety Rules
8. NEVER attempt to make any adjustments or
repairs to unit while engine is running (except
where specifically recommended). Disengage
drives, lower implement, set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug
wire. Wait for all movement to stop before
adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
9. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
If possible, do not make adjustments with the
engine running.
10. Lower cutting deck unless a positive mechanical
lock is used.
11. Allow engine to cool before servicing.
12. Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a
hand. On multiblade mowers, rotation of one blade
will cause all blades to rotate.
13. Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s)
or wear gloves, use caution when servicing them.
Replace damaged blades. Never straighten or
weld them.
Transporting Unit
1. Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
2. Use full width ramps for loading machine into
trailer or truck.
3. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. Never
secure from rods or linkages that could be
damaged. Tie the machine down securely using
straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear
straps should be directed down and outward from
the machine.
4. Do not transport machine while engine is running.
5. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off
fuel when transporting unit.
Storage
1. NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank, inside a
building where any ignition sources are present.
2. Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean
up oil or fuel spillage. Let engine cool before
storing and do not store near flame.
3. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not
store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
4. For extended storage, shut off fuel and clean unit
thoroughly. See engine manual for proper storage.
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