UniCarriers FD160-2, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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CAUTION PLATES
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Caution plate for handling batteries
WARNING
If the battery is used or charged when the electrolyte level is
below the LOWER LEVEL mark, the battery may be damaged.
It may also reduce the battery life or cause an explosion.
Add purified water so that the electrolyte level is between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL marks.
WARNING
Hydrogen gas produced by a battery can explode. Keep all
open flames and sparks away from the battery. To prevent
sparks, when connecting or disconnecting the battery or
charger cables, be sure to stop the engine or turn off the
charger switch.
Electric shock
DANGER
• Handle the battery carefully; otherwise you will get injured.
• Pay attention to an open flame or static electricity which might cause an explosion or a fire.
• Sulfuric acid will cause painful and serious burns if it gets on the skin. It can cause blindness if it gets into eyes.
• Touching a conducting part with bare hands will cause an electric shock accident.
• Do not connect or disconnect the battery plugs during the battery turned ON; otherwise you might get burnt or an explosion
might occur.
• No fire. Do not smoke. Keep sparks or flames away from batteries.
• Static electricity: Do not clean batteries with a duster or dry cloth.
• Ventilation: Get a good ventilation. Do not use or charge batteries in a closed place or an area where ventilation is poor.
• Sulfuric acid: If sulfuric acid comes in contact with your skin or clothing, wash it away using a copious amount of water
immediately.
If sulfuric acid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a copious amount of water immediately and get to a doctor.
• Electrolyte level: Keep the battery electrolyte level proper at all times. If the level is too low, the battery will build up heat or the
level is too high, electric leakage will occur.
• Electric shock accident: Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, and shoes with rubber soles when servicing or inspecting batteries.
No fire Wear safety
glasses
Keep children
away
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