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Safety Rules (Continued)
Install all Safety Guards
Direct contact with rotating fans, belts, pulley and
drives can cause serious injury.
Keep all guards in place at all times during engine
operation.
Wear close-fitting clothes.
Stop the engine and be sure all
fans, belts, pulleys and drives
are stopped before making
adjustments, connections, or
cleaning near fans and their
components.
Do not allow anything on your person to dangle into
or come in contact with a moving fan, belt, pulley or
drive. Fans can act as vacuums and pull materials
up from below, so avoid that area as well while in
service.
Safe Battery Handling
Prevent Battery Explosions
Battery gas is highly
flammable. Battery
explosions can cause severe
injury or death. To help
prevent battery explosions,
keep sparks, lighted matches
and open flame away from
the top of battery. When
checking battery electrolyte level, use a flashlight.
Never check battery charge by contacting the posts
with a metal object. Use a volt-meter or hydrometer.
Frozen batteries may explode if charged. Never
charge a battery that has not been allowed to warm to
at least 16oC (60oF).
Always remove grounded (-) battery clamp first and
replace ground clamp last.
Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous and
strong enough to burn skin, eat holes into clothing
and other materials, and cause blindness if splashed
into eyes.
To Avoid Hazards:
• Fill batteries only in well-ventilated areas.
• Wear appropriate eye protection and rubber gloves.
• Never use air pressure to clean batteries.
• Wear appropriate ventilation equipment to avoid
inhaling fumes when adding electrolyte.
• Do not spill or drip electrolyte.
• Use correct jump-start procedure if required.
If acid is spilled on skin or in eyes:
1. Flush skin with water.
2. Apply baking soda or lime to
help neutralize acid.
3. Flush eyes with water for
15-30 minutes.
4. Get medical attention
immediately.
If acid is swallowed:
1. DO NOT induce vomiting.
2. Drink large amounts of
water or milk, without
exceeding 2 liters
(2 quarts)
3. Get medical attention immediately
WARNING
: Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories can contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause
serious injury. Among the
potentially hazardous
chemicals that may be used
with Northern Lights
products are lubricants,
coolants, paints and
adhesives.
All potentially hazardous
chemicals come with a Material Data Safety Sheet
(MSDS). The MSDS provides specific details on
chemical products, including physical hazards, safety
procedures and emergency response techniques
.
Read and understand the MSDS for each chemical before
you start any job that includes it. Follow the procedures
and use appropriate equipment exactly as recommended.
