JCB-SH140D
Instruction & User Manual
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Safety Information
Batteries (Where Present)
Batteries present a risk if they become damaged by the possible leaking of electrolyte. This electrolyte is an acid
and can cause serious burn injuries. Care should be taken when working on or near them.
NOTE
the electrolyte
may be in a liquid or gel form.
Should you come in to contact with electrolyte you should; Remove all clothing contaminated with electrolyte. If
you cannot remove then saturate them in water.
Get medical assistance as soon as possible.
You must advise the medical staff of the type of acid.
Lead/acid battery = dilute sulphuric acid.
Nickel/cadmium = potassium hydroxide alkali electrolyte.
Use fresh running water to wash off excess electrolyte, continue this until medical assistance arrives. Make sure
that you do not wash the electrolyte to another part of your body or face.
If electrolyte comes in to contact with Eyes the electrolyte needs to be immediately washed away with large
amounts of water. Make sure that you do not wash the electrolyte to another part of your face or body.
Gasses from charging batteries are highly flammable and great care should be taken to charge in well ventilated
areas.
There is an explosion risk if the battery terminals are short circuited, when connecting/disconnecting
ALWAYS
exercise great care so that the terminals or battery
