1.1.6.7 Electrical safety
• Before you disconnect the battery, set the
ignition to OFF, wait 2 minutes then disconnect
the battery.
• Make sure that you put on the correct personal
protective equipment when you do work or
maintenance on batteries.
• Lead acid batteries release hydrogen fumes
when charging. The fumes from the batteries
are very flammable. Keep open flames and
electrical sparks away from the batteries.
Charge the batteries in an area with good
airflow.
• Metal tools or objects cause a short circuit the
battery if they touch the positive and negative
connections at the same time.
• If you connect booster cables or charging
equipment incorrectly, it causes damage to the
battery and electrical components. Always
connect the positive cable to the positive
battery connector, and the negative cable to the
negative battery connection.
• The battery contains lead and acid. Put on
personal protective clothing when you do work
on a battery.
• If battery fluid touches your skin, flush the area
immediately with large quantities of water.
• If battery fluid goes in your eyes, flush with
water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get
medical aid immediately.
• If you swallow battery fluid, drink large
quantities of water. Do not try to vomit. Get
medical aid immediately.
• Do not connect 24 V equipment to the
machine.
• If you tilt or turn a battery fluid spills. Keep the
battery with the connections up.
• Always connect the cable to the negative side
of the battery first.
• Always disconnect the cable from the negative
side of the battery first.
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