TYM T233 HST Service Manual page 11

AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Keep hands and body away from pinholes and nozzles, which
eject fluids under high pressure. If ANY fluid is injected into the skin.
Consult your doctor immediately.
PREVENT BATTERY EXPLOSIONS
Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from the top of
battery. Battery gas can explode.
Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the poles.
Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong enough to
burn skin, cause holes in clothing and cause blindness if found entry
into eyes.
For adequate safety always;
1. Fill batteries in a well-ventilated area.
2. Wear eye protection and acid proof hand gloves
3. Avoid breathing direct fumes when electrolyte is added.
4. Do not add water to electrolyte as it may splash off 4. Do not add water to electrolyte as it may splash off
causing severe burns.
If you spill acid on yourself;
1.Flush your skin with water.
2.Flush your eyes with water for 10-15 minutes.
Get medical attention immediately.
Do not wear a necktie, scarf or loose clothing when you work near
moving parts. If these items were to get caught, severe injury could
result.
Remove rings and other jeweler to prevent electrical shorts and
entanglement in moving parts.
WORK IN VENTILATED AREA
Do not start the Tractor in an enclosed building unless the doors &
windows are open for proper ventilation, as tractor fumes can cause
sickness or death. If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area
remove the exhaust fumes by connecting exhaust pipe extension.
PREVENT ACID BURNS
SERVICE TRACTOR SAFELY
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