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7. PRECAUTIONS
DURING OPERATION
a
WARNING:
For reasons
of safety, al-
ways follow these safety precautions.
7.4
BATTERY
3 BATTERY HAZARD PREVENTION
1
l
Battery electrolyte
contains sulphuric acid and can quickly burn the skin and eat holes in clothing.
If you spill
acid on yourself,
immediately
flush the area with water.
l
Battery acid could cause blindness
if splashed into the eyes. If acid gets into the eyes, flush them immedi-
ately with large quantities
of water and see a doctor at once.
l
If you accidentally
drink acid,
drink
a
large quantity of water or milk, beaten egg or vegetable
oil. Call a doctor
or poison prevention
centre immediately.
l
When working with batteries. ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles.
l
Batteries generate
hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is very EXPLOSIVE,
and is easily ignited with a small spark
or flame.
l
Before working with batteries,
stop the engine and turn the starting switch to the OFF position.
l
Avoid short-circuiting
the battery terminals
through accidental
contact with metallic objects,
such as tools,
across the terminals.
l
When removing
or installing,
check which is the positive + terminal
and negative
- terminal.
l
Tighten the battery cap securely.
l
Tighten the battery terminals
securely. Loosened
terminals can generate
sparks and lead to an explosion.
l
When removing
battery cap wear rubber groves to prevent electrolyte
contact with skin.
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{STARTING
WITH BOOSTER CABLES
1
l
ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles when starting the machine with booster cables.
l
When starting from another machine, do not allow the two machines
to touch.
l
Be sure to connect the positive
+ cable first when installing the booster cables. Disconnect
the ground or
negative
(-) cable first when removing
them.
l
If any tool touches between the positive +terminal and the chassis, it will cause sparks. This is dangerous,
so be sure to work carefully.
l
Connect the batteries
in parallel: positive to positive and negative to negative.
l
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.
Starting with booster cables + See 16.5 "IF BATTERY IS DISCHARGED."
INCORRECT
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