INTRODUCTION
Avoid a battery explosion
• The gas released by the batteries can be flammable
and may explode.
• Keep sparks, matches and flames away from the bat-
teries.
• Never short-circuit the battery terminals to check their
charge. Use a voltmeter.
• Do not charge a frozen battery, as it may explode.
• Warm the battery to
16.0 °C
(
60.8 °F
) before you charge
the battery.
• Battery electrolyte is poisonous.
• If the battery explodes, the electrolyte can reach the
eyes with consequent risk of blindness.
• Be sure to wear eye protection.
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Avoid burns
• After machine operation, the engine coolant is hot and
under pressure.
• The engine, radiator, and cooling system lines contain
hot water and steam.
• Skin contact with hot water or steam can cause severe
burns.
• Avoid possible burns that may be caused by hot water
or steam under pressure.
• Do not remove the radiator cap until the engine is cool.
• After the engine has cooled, turn the cap slowly to allow
all the pressure to be released. We advise you to wear
safety goggles and gloves to perform this operation.
• After the pressure is released, remove the cap com-
pletely.
• The hydraulic fluid reservoir is under pressure.
• Be sure to release all pressure before removing the cap.
• Engine oil, reducer oil and hydraulic fluid also become
hot during operation.
• Like the engine, the pressure lines and lubrication sys-
tem components are also heated during machine oper-
ation.
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• In case of maintenance in any of these components,
wait until the system completely cools.
• Wait until all the fluids and components cool before
starting any maintenance work.
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