Section 1 - Safety; General Warning - Club Car 2008-2011 Maintenance And Service Manual

SECTION 1 – SAFETY
To ensure the safety of those servicing vehicles or battery chargers, and to protect the vehicles and battery
chargers from damage resulting from improper service or maintenance, the procedures in this manual must
be followed.
It is important to note that throughout this manual there are statements labeled DANGER, WARNING, or CAU-
TION. These special statements relate to specific safety issues, and must be read, understood, and heeded
before proceeding with procedures. There are also statements labeled NOTE, which provide other essential
service or maintenance information.
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DANGER
• A DANGER indicates an immediate hazard that will result in severe personal injury or death.
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WARNING
• A WARNING indicates an immediate hazard that could result in severe personal injury or
death.
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CAUTION
• A CAUTION with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazard or unsafe practice that could
result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
CAUT ION
• A CAUTION without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
could result in property damage.

GENERAL WARNING

The following safety statements must be heeded whenever the vehicle or battery charger is being operated,
repaired, or serviced. Service technicians should become familiar with these general safety statements, which
can be found throughout this manual. Also, other specific warnings appear throughout this manual and on the
vehicle and battery charger.
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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 space. Wear a full
face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water. Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
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