
WX210 - WX240
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Starting the engine with starter batteries
Prevention of acid-induced burns
Battery gas may explode, causing
damage and injury.
If the engine is to be started up with
starter batteries, ensure that all pro-
cedures described in the Owner’s
Manual are observed.
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The operator must be seated on
the driver’s seat to keep the ma-
chine under control when the en-
gine starts up. Two persons are
needed to start up the engine with
starter batteries.
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Never use batteries that have been
stored for long periods at low tem-
peratures.
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Mistakes in implementing the pro-
cedure specified for starting up the
engine with starter batteries may
result in a battery explosion or un-
expected machine movements.
Battery gases may explode.
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Keep sparks, lit matches or open
flames away from the upper side of
batteries.
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The battery charge must never be
controlled by applying a metal ob-
ject to both pole terminals. Use a
voltmeter or an acidity meter.
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A frozen battery must not be
charged; it may explode. Heat the
battery up to 16 °C.
Battery acid is toxic. If the battery
explodes, battery acid may splash
into the eyes with a potential risk of
blinding.
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You must wear eye protection
when checking battery acidity.
The sulphuric acid contained in the
battery is toxic. It is so strong that it
may burn the skin, burn holes in
clothing and, if splashed into the
eyes, lead to blinding. Therefore:
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Top up the batteries on well venti-
lated premises only.
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Wear goggles and rubber gloves.
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Take care not to inhale the electro-
lyte vapours while topping up the
batteries.
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Make sure no electrolyte is spilt or
runs over.
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Use appropriate starting aids in an
emergency.
If splashed with acid:
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Rinse the skin with plenty of water.
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Neutralize the acid by spreading
sodium bicarbonate or fuller’s
earth over it.
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Rinse out the eyes for 10-15 min-
utes with water.
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Seek medical advice immediately.
If acid has been swallowed:
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Drink large quantities of water or
milk, milk of magnesia, raw beaten
egg or vegetable oil.
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Seek medical advice immediately.
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Carefully read personal and machine SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (at the beginning of this manual)