Doosan DX140LC, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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OP000596 Safety
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BATTERY
Battery Hazard Prevention
Battery electrolyte contains diluted sulfuric acid and batteries
generate hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is highly explosive, and
mistakes in handling them can cause serious injury or fire. To
prevent problems, always do the following;
• Do not smoke or bring any flame near the battery.
• When working with batteries, ALWAYS wear safety
glasses and rubber gloves.
• If you spill battery electrolyte on yourself or your
clothes, immediately flush the area with water.
• If battery electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush them
immediately with large quantities of water and see a
doctor at once.
• If you accidentally drink battery electrolyte, drink a
large quantity of water or milk, raw egg or vegetable
oil. Call a doctor or poison prevention center
immediately.
• When cleaning the top surface of the battery, wipe it
with a clean, damp cloth. Never use gasoline, thinner,
or any other organic solvent or detergent.
• Tighten the battery caps securely.
• If the battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge the
battery or start the engine with power from another
source. There is danger that the battery may catch
fire.
• When charging the battery or starting with power
from another source, let the battery electrolyte melt
and check that there is no leakage of battery
electrolyte before starting the operation.
• Always remove the battery from the machine before
charging.
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