Hyundai HYTC150-2 User Manual page 6

BATTERIES (where present).
Batteries present a risk if they become damaged by the possible leaking of electrolyte. This electrolyte
is an acid and can cause serious burn injuries. Care should be taken when working on or near them.
NOTE the electrolyte may be in liquid or gel form.
Should you come into contact with electrolyte you should;
Remove all clothing contaminated with electrolyte. If you cannot remove then saturate in water.
Get medical assistance as soon as possible. You must advise the medical staff of the type acid.
Lead/acid battery = dilute sulphuric acid
Nickel/cadmium = potassium hydroxide alkali electrolyte.
Use fresh running water to wash off excess electrolyte, continue this until medical assistance arrives.
Make sure that you do not wash the electrolyte to another partof the face or body.
If electrolyte comes into contact with eyes the electrolyte needs to be immediately washed away
with large amounts of water. Make sure that you do not wash the electrolyte to another part of the
face or body.
Gasses from charging batteries are highly flammable and great care should be taken to charge in
well ventilated areas.
There is an explosion risk if the battery terminals are short circuited, when connecting / 0dis-
connecting ALWAYS exercise great care so that the terminals or battery leads are NOT allowed to
touch and cause a spark. ALWAYS use suitable insulated tools.
VIBRATIONS (where applicable).
Prolonged use of hand held (operated) machines will cause the user to feel the effects of/from
vibrations. These vibrations can lead to white finger (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel
syndrome. This condition reduces the ability of the hand to feel and regulate temperature, causing
numbness and heat sensations and may cause nerve damage and circulatory tissue death.
Not all factors that lead to white finger disease are known, but cold weather, smoking and other
diseases that affect blood vessels and blood circulation as well as large and long- lasting impact of
shocks are considered factors in the formation of white finger. Note the following to reduce the risk
the white finger and carpal tunnel syndrome:
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