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2.6 BATTERY
2.6.1 PREVENTING RISKS THAT MAY
BE DUE TO THE BATTERY
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Electrolytic batteries contain sulphuric acid, which can cause
burns. It can also corrode clothing and make holes in it. In
case of contact with battery acid, immediately wash the in-
volved part with plenty of water.
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Battery acid may cause blindness if it comes in contact with
the eyes.
If acid accidentally gets into your eyes, wash them immedi-
ately with plenty of water and consult a doctor without delay.
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If you accidentally swallow battery acid, drink a large quanti-
ty of water or milk, beaten egg white or vegetable oil and in
any case anti-acid substances like magnesia, bicarbonate,
etc., call a doctor or a poison treatment centre immediately.
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Always wear safety goggles when working on batteries.
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Batteries produce hydrogen, which is highly explosive and
can be easily ignited with small sparks or naked flames.
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Before working with batteries, stop the engine and remove
the ignition key.
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Avoid short-circuiting the battery terminals through acciden-
tal contact with metal objects or tools or through the inver-
sion of the terminals.
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Tighten the battery terminals securely. Loose terminals may
generate sparks and even cause the explosion of the bat-
tery.
2.6.2 STARTING WITH BOOSTER
CABLES
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When starting the machine with booster cables, always wear
safety goggles.
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When starting the engine by means of another machine,
avoid any contact between the two machines.
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Be sure to connect the positive cable (+) first and then the
negative or earth cable (-) when connecting the booster ca-
bles. After the start, disconnect first the negative or earth (–)
cable and then the positive cable (+).
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Connect the batteries in parallel: positive to positive and
negative to negative.
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When connecting the earth cable to the frame of the ma-
chine to be started, operate as far as possible from the bat-
tery (see "3.15.3 IF THE BATTERY HAS RUN DOWN").
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Do not attempt to start the engine by causing a short-circuit
with the terminals of the starter (see "2.8.14 PRECAUTIONS
CONCERNING THE STARTER").
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