1.4. SAFETY IN PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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SAFE HANDLING OF BATTERIES
• Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, and can quickly
burn the skin and eat holes in clothing. If you spill battery
electrolyte on yourself, immediately shed the clothes, flush
the part with a large quantity of tap water and then consult a
doctor.
• Should battery electrolyte get into your eyes, flush them
immediately with fresh tap water for 10 to 15 minutes and
then consult a doctor at once.
• Should you drink battery electrolyte by accident, either drink
a large quantity of water or milk mixed with beaten egg white
or salad oil, and then consult a doctor at once.
• Be sure to wear goggles, safety gloves and rubber-soled shoes at the time of battery maintenance.
• Do not smoke or create any spark near the battery. Batteries generate hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is highly
EXPLOSIVE, and is easily ignited with a small spark or flame.
• When inspecting or handling the battery, do so only after turning the engine starting switch key to the OFF
position and stopping the engine.
• When disconnecting the battery cables, disconnect the cable of the negative (-) terminal first. Conversely,
when connecting them again, connect the cable of the positive (+) terminal first.
• Avoid short-circuiting the battery terminals through accidental contact with tools or other metal objects across
the terminals.
• Tighten the battery terminals securely. Loose terminals can generate sparks and lead to an explosion.
• When connecting the disconnected battery cables again, be sure which is the positive (+) terminal and which
is the negative (-) terminal in order to avoid improper connection.
• Tighten the battery caps securely.
• When cleaning the battery, leave the battery caps tightened.
• Do not put a metallic tool or plate on the battery terminals by accident. There is danger that such a metallic
object could cause short-circuiting leading to a fire.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN CHARGING BATTERIES
When the battery is charged, hydrogen gas is generated and the battery is heated by the chemical change. To
prevent the danger of gas explosion, always do as follows.
• Before charging the battery, check that the battery electrolyte level stays within the specified range. If the
electrolyte is found insufficient, add distilled or purified water without fail.
• Carry out the charging operation in a well-ventilated place.
• Do not smoke or allow any flame or ignition source.
• Start to charge the battery when the battery electrolyte temperature is below 35ºC (95ºF). If the electrolyte
temperature is above 50ºC (122ºF), wait until it goes below 35ºC (95ºF).
• When using a battery charger to charge the battery, take the battery caps off.
SAFE HANDLING OF ANTI-FREEZE
• Antifreeze can be a flammable. Keep away from flame when handling.
• Antifreeze is poisonous, so do not drink it. If you drink it by mistake, drink large amounts of water, vomit it out,
and get medical attention immediately. Follow safety precautions on container.
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