7 - MAINTENANCE
Battery safety - check and cleaning
WARNING
Battery acid causes burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid.
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. Contact with skin and eyes could result in severe irritation
and burns. Always wear splash-proof goggles and protective clothing (gloves and aprons). Wash
hands after handling.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W0120A
WARNING
Chemical hazard!
Always wear protective clothing and goggles when cleaning with solvents, acids, or alkaline chemical
agents. Always follow the chemical manufacturer's instructions.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W0180A
WARNING
Explosive gas!
Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas and other fumes while charging. Ventilate the charging area.
Keep the battery away from sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. Never charge a frozen
battery.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W0005A
WARNING
Battery gas can explode!
To prevent an explosion: 1. Always disconnect the negative (-) battery cable first. 2. Always connect
the negative (-) battery cable last. 3. Do not short circuit the battery posts with metal objects. 4. Do
not weld, grind, or smoke near a battery.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W0011A
WARNING
Explosion hazard!
If battery electrolyte is frozen, attempting to charge the battery or jump-start the engine can cause the
battery to explode. Always keep batteries at full charge to prevent frozen battery electrolyte. Never
charge a frozen battery.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W0203A
WARNING
Arc flash hazard!
Do not reverse battery terminals. Connect positive cable ends to positive terminals (+) and negative
cable ends to negative terminals (-).
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W1366A
WARNING
Battery acid causes burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Antidote (external): Flush with water. Antidote (eyes): flush
with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately. Antidote (internal): Drink large
quantities of water or milk. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W0111A
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Summary of Contents for 200 Series
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Page 130: ...3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 3 70 ...
Page 154: ...5 TRANSPORT OPERATIONS 5 14 ...
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