Volvo EC15E, Operator'S Manual

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Batteries
WARNING
Risk of chemical burns.
The battery electrolyte contains corrosive sulphuric
acid which could cause severe chemical burns.
If electrolyte spilled on your bare skin, remove it
immediately and wash the affected area with soap
and plenty of water. If it gets into your eyes or any
other sensitive body part, rinse with plenty of water
and seek immediate medical attention.
Do not smoke near batteries as these give off
explosive gases.
Make sure that metal objects, e.g. tools, rings and
watch straps, do not come into contact with the
battery pole studs.
Make sure the protections are always installed
over the battery pole studs.
Do not tilt a battery in any direction. Battery
electrolyte may leak out.
Do not connect a discharged battery in series with
a fully charged battery. Risk for explosion.
Discarded batteries must be taken care of
according to national environmental
requirements.
Starting with booster batteries, see page
76
.
Charging batteries, see page 167 .
Crystalline silica (quartz) dust
Crystalline silica is a basis component of sand and
granite. Therefore, many activities at construction
and mining sites, such as trenching, sawing and
boring, produce crystalline silica dust. This dust can
cause silicosis.
The employer or working site management should
provide the operator with information about the
presence of crystalline silica in the work site along
with specific work instructions and precautions and
also necessary personal protective equipment.
Also check the local / national regulations regarding
silica / silicosis.
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Safety when servicing
Handling hazardous materials