Sakai SW880-1, Operator'S Manual

Page: 19 / 111

1. BASIC PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY
– 14 – – 15 –
1.8 Handling the Battery
■
When handling the battery
• Battery electrolyte contains sulphuric acid. It will
destroy clothing and skin. If it touches your clothing or
skin, flush with large quantities of water.
• In case of eye contact, flush with clean water and get
medical help.
• If swallowed, drink large amount of water, milk, beaten
egg or vegetable oil, and get medical help.
• Wear safety goggles when handling the battery.
Wear safety goggles, full face shield, rubber gloves and
rubber apron when adding fluids to the battery.
• Keep cigarettes and flames away, and avoid recharging
the battery in poorly ventilated places when there is a
danger of generating sparks.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm.Wash hand after handing.
• Inspect or handle the battery with the engine stopped
and the starter switch in the " " position.
• Keep metallic items such as tools away from the battery
terminals.
• Tangled terminals may generate sparks due to improper
connections, resulting in the danger of explosions.
Make sure terminals are connected firmly.
• The battery is for starting the engine and operating
electrical equipment on the machine. Do not use it for
any other purpose.
• Do not charge battery when the top surfaces of the
liquids are at the LOWER level (the minimum liquid
level) or below. Not only the internal parts of the battery are degraded and the battery
lifetime are shortened but also it can cause explosions if you continue on using the battery
when the top surfaces of the liquids are at the LOWER level or below. Immediately supply
water until the water level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels.
WARNING: Negligence of these instructions can lead to accidents.