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Perform Maintenance Safely
Electrical System Hazards
Before working on the electrical system, disconnect the
battery cable(s).
— Remove the battery negative (–) cable(s) fi rst.
— When reconnecting the battery, connect the battery
negative (–) cable(s) last.
Avoid Injury
The liquid in batteries contains acid, which is a POISON
and can cause SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS.
— Wear a face shield to prevent contact with your eyes.
— Wear chemical-resistant gloves and clothing to keep
electrolyte off your skin and regular clothing.
WARNING!
Electrolyte will damage eyes or skin
on contact.
Always wear a face shield to avoid
electrolyte in eyes.
If electrolyte contacts eyes, fl ush
immediately with clean water and get medical attention.
Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing to keep
electrolyte off skin.
If electrolyte contacts exposed
skin or clothing, wash off immediately with clean water.
If electrolyte is ingested,
seek medical attention
immediately. NEVER give fl uids that would induce
vomiting.
Wear
Protective
Clothing
Wear
Face Protection
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Perform Maintenance Safely
Avoid Explosion
WARNING!
Avoid possible serious injury from
explosion. Lead-acid batteries produce extremely
explosive gases especially when being charged.
Keep
arcs, sparks, fl ames and lighted tobacco away.
—
Do not
smoke near batteries.
— Keep arcs, sparks and open fl ames away from
batteries.
— Provide adequate ventilation.
Never
check the battery by placing a metal object
across the battery posts—the resulting spark could
cause an explosion.
WARNING!
Avoid possible serious injury from battery
explosion.
Do not charge a battery or boost start the
engine if the battery is frozen.
Warm to 60°F (15,5°C)
or the battery may explode and could cause serious
injury.
Safety rules during battery boost starting:
— Follow the instructions for proper “battery boost
starting” as specifi ed in the manufacturer’s manual.
— Be sure the machines are not touching.
— Observe the polarity of the batteries and connections.
— Make the fi nal cable connection to the engine or the
furthest ground point away from the battery. Never
make the fi nal connection at the starter or discharged
battery—sparks may ignite the explosive gases
present at the battery.
— When disconnecting cables after jump starting,
remove the cables in reverse order of connection
(e.g., fi nal connection fi rst).
Avoid Sparks
and Open Flames
Near Batteries
For
Boost Starting
Observe Polarity
and Make Final
Connection at
Ground Point
Summary of Contents for 418-12
Page 59: ...BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 27 Introduction 3 Right side of machine Fig 4 30 20 ...
Page 60: ...3 28 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 Introduction Front of machine Fig 5 ...
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Page 63: ...BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 31 Introduction 3 Outside right of the vehicle Fig 8 ...
Page 64: ...3 32 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 Introduction Inside the cabin Fig 9 ...
Page 65: ...BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 33 Introduction 3 Engine compartment interior Fig 10 ...
Page 66: ...3 34 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_3_Einleitung fm 3 Introduction Outside front of the vehicle Fig 11 ...
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Page 326: ...5 170 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_5_Bedienung fm 5 Operation ...
Page 338: ...6 12 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_6_Transport fm 6 Transport ...
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Page 462: ...8 36 BA 418 12 1 0 418_12_8_Betriebsstoerung fm 8 Malfunctions Notes ...
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