Xtreme Manufacturing XRM945, Operation & Safety Manual

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Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC
Operation XRM 9 45
Jump Starting
Jump start or replace the battery of the reach forklift when
the battery is discharged to the point that it will not crank
the starter.
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Warning
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and
potentially explosive gases. To avoid injury or death
when checking, testing, or charging batteries:
• DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries.
• Keep arcs, sparks, and open flames away from
batteries.
• Provide ventilation for flammable vapors
• Wear proper personal protective equipment,
including safety glasses.
Fluid in electric storage batteries contains sulfuric
acid, which is poison and can cause severe chemical
burns. Avoid all contact of fluid with eyes, skin,
or clothing. Use protective gear when handling
batteries. DO NOT tip a battery beyond a 45° angle
in any direction.
If contact does occur, follow these First Aid
suggestions:
• External contact - Flush with water.
• Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and
get medical attention immediately.
• Internal contact - Drink large quantities of water.
Follow with Milk of Magnesia, beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Get medical attention immediately.
Important - In case of internal contact, do not give
fluids that induce vomiting.
 Warning
Wear eye protection when starting a forklift
with jump start cables. Improper jump
start procedures can cause the battery to
explode.
• Never jump start a frozen battery, as it can explode.
Let the battery thaw out before charging.
• NEVER jump start the forklift directly at the starter
solenoid, which could cause the forklift to lurch
forward or backward, resulting in injury or death.
• To avoid injury or death when jump starting with
another vehicle, make sure the two (2) vehicles are
not touching.
• DO NOT allow jump start cable ends to contact each
other near the battery.
• Connect charged battery positive (+) to stalled
battery positive (+).
• Connect charged battery negative (–) to stalled
forklift ground. Make the connection to the stalled
forklift ground last.
• Connect jump start cable to stalled forklift ground
a safe distance from the battery to prevent sparks
near the battery.
• Jump start only with a power source with the same
voltage as the stalled forklift.
• Jump start power source must have a negative
ground electrical system.
• Turn off all lights and accessories on the stalled
forklift to prevent them from operating when the
power source is connected.
 Caution
Electrolyte is an acid and can cause injury if it contacts
the skin or eyes.