Clark HWX 30-40, Operator'S Manual

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6.10
Battery Charging
6. Chain hoists or power battery
hoists must be equipped with
load chain containers to accumu-
late the excess lifting chain.
7. Keep all tools and other metallic
objects away from terminals.
WARNING
BATTERY SERVICE must be
done by trained and authorized
personnel. Battery acid can
cause severe burns and injury.
Battery Charging
1. Persons maintaining storage batteries must wear protective cloth-
ing such as face shield, long sleeves, and gloves.
2. Hydrogen emissions from charging batteries are fl ammable. No
smoking is allowed in the charging area. Do not check the elec-
trolyte level with an open fl ame. Do not allow open fl ame, sparks,
or electric arcs in battery charging area. When charging batteries,
the vent caps must be kept in place to avoid electrolyte spray.
Care must be taken to assure that vent caps are open (clean) and
functioning. The battery (or compartment) cover(s) must be open
to dissipate heat and gas.
WARNING
SULFURIC ACID: The battery contains corrosive acid that
can cause injury. If acid contacts your eyes or skin, fl ush im-
mediately with water and get medical assistance.
WARNING
EXPLOSIVE GASES: Do not smoke or have open fl ames or
sparks on battery charging areas or near batteries. An explo-
sion can cause injury or death.