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SAFETY CAUTIONS
Caution
battery
• œ Handle the battery with care
• E Batteries
emit
hydrogen
oxygen gases, both of which are
flammable. Never use open fire or
generate sparks near the battery.
Otherwise, these gases may ignite and explode.
• E Do not use the battery if the electrolyte level has
dropped below the minimum line. Otherwise, the
battery may explode.
• E Be careful not to inadvertently place a metal
object such as tool between the battery terminals.
• E Always disconnect the negative (-) terminal first,
then the positive (+) terminal, from the battery.
Always connect the positive (+) terminal first,
then the negative (-) terminal, to the battery.
• E Recharge the battery in a well ventilated place,
with all battery plugs removed.
• E The battery terminals should have a positive
connection. Loose terminals can generate sparks,
possibly causing the battery to explode.
• E Before servicing or performing electric welding
on the electrical/electronic system, position the
battery switch in the • g OPEN/OFF• h position or
disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the battery
to isolate the electrical/electronic circuit.
• E The battery electrolyte contains dilute sulfuric
acid.
Incorrect handling may lead to loss of
eyesight or burn. Never drink battery electrolyte.
• E Wear protective goggles and rubber gloves when
maintaining the battery (replenishing, recharging,
etc.).
• E If your skin or clothing has come into contact with
battery electrolyte, immediately wash the affected
area with plenty of water and then thoroughly
clean with soap.
• E Should your eyes come into contact with battery
electrolyte,
loss
of
Immediately wash your eyes with plenty of fresh
water and seek medical attention immediately.
• E Should you inadvertently drink battery electrolyte,
repeatedly gargle with plenty of water and then
drink plenty of water. Seek medical attention
immediately.
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Handling of
and
eyesight
may
result.
Caution
emergencies
• œ Engine overheat - Idle to cool down,
then stop the engine
In the event of engine overheat, do not stop the
engine immediately.
coolant temperature to rise quickly and the engine
may seize. Instead, run the engine at low idle for a
while to cool it down. Then, stop the engine. Do not
attempt to replenish coolant for a while after the
engine is stopped. Otherwise, the cylinder head etc.,
which may still be hot, is cooled down rapidly and
may break. Wait until the engine is sufficiently cold
and then top up slowly.
• œ Never restart the engine after a
sudden stop unless the cause is
eliminated
If the engine has suddenly stopped with some alert
signals, do not restart immediately. Otherwise, the
engine may seriously become damaged. Locate and
eliminate the cause before restarting.
• œ Stop the engine immediately upon oil
pressure drop
If the oil pressure has dropped, immediately stop the
engine. Otherwise, bearings etc. may seize. Inspect
the oil system and components.
• œ Stop the engine immediately upon
broken fan belt
If the fan belt has broken, immediately stop the
engine. Otherwise, the engine will overheat. Also,
coolant vapor will gush out from the reserve tank
and radiator and you may get burned.
How to handle
Doing so may cause the
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