Safety Details; General Warnings - Club Car XRT 850 Owner's Manual

Safety Details

SAFETY DETAILS
WARNING
• This owner's manual should be read completely before attempting to drive or service the vehicle.
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can result in property damage, severe personal
injury, or death.
It is important to note that some vital statements throughout this manual and on the decals affixed to the vehicle are
preceded by the words DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. For your protection, we recommend that you take special
notice of these safety precautions. Safety precautions are essential and must be followed.
If any of the operation or safety decals on the vehicle become damaged, have been removed, or cannot be easily
read, they should be replaced immediately to avoid possible property damage, personal injury, or death. Contact your
distributor/dealer.
DANGER
• A DANGER indicates an immediate hazard that will result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
• A WARNING indicates an immediate hazard that can result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
• A CAUTION with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazard or unsafe practice that can result in
minor personal injury.
CAUTION
• A CAUTION without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that can result
in property damage.

GENERAL WARNINGS

The following safety statements must be heeded whenever the vehicle is being operated, repaired, or serviced. See
Safety Decal Identification on page 5. Other specific safety statements appear throughout this manual and on
the vehicle.
DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and service
area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full face shield and
rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Gasoline – Flammable! Explosive! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Service only in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not operate engine in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine produces carbon
monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
• The vehicle will not provide protection from lightning, flying objects, or other storm-related hazards. If
caught in a storm while driving a Club Car vehicle, exit the vehicle and seek shelter in accordance with
applicable safety guidelines for your location.
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