GENERAL INFORMATION
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Operator's Manual Combines MF 7360-7370 BETA - EN - LA327316011 - 09/2011
BATTERY
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DANGER:
The battery contains an
electrolytic solution with sulphuric acid,
which may cause burns and produce
serious explosions. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes and clothing. Do not
ingest. During recharging, hydrogen may
be released (the gas is explosive in certain
concentrations and when kept in enclosed
areas).
Respect the basic precautions listed below:
•
Do not approach sparks, flames and
cigarettes or other incandescent material to
the battery.
•
Avoid producing sparks with the cable
terminals when charging the battery or
when starting the engine with an auxiliary
battery.
•
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves
suited for use with acids when working near
the battery.
•
When charging the battery in an enclosed
area, make sure it is properly ventilated.
•
Before recharging, remove the plugs and
check the liquid level; top up, if required.
•
Make sure the plugs are fitted correctly and
properly tightened to the battery.
If electrolyte gets in contact with your skin, eyes or
is ingested, proceed as follows:
•
Skin = wash in abundant cold running water.
•
Eyes = wash immediately in abundant cold
running water for at least 15 minutes and call a
doctor immediately.
•
If swallowed = call a doctor immediately.
For battery maintenance and replacement see
page 6-30.
Battery disposal
Batteries contain substances that may be harmful
to human health or the environment when not
handled correctly.
Batteries feature a waterproof, sealed pocket that
contains user instructions.
In addition to the instructions, there is a decal
showing a wheeled container.
This image indicates that used batteries must be
collected separately and must not be discarded
with domestic waste.
Deposit batteries for disposal in the appropriate
containers, in order to re-use them without polluting
the environment.
Used batteries may be given to specialised
laboratories, recycling centres or collection points
designated by battery manufacturers.
