GENERAL MAINTENANCE
BATTERIES
DO NOT SMOKE OR USE NAKED FLAMES WHEN WORKING
IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERIES.
DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY ELECTROLYTE TO CONTACT EYES,
SKIN OR FABRICS. IN THE CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT, WASH
THE AFFECTED AREA THOROUGHLY WITH COLD WATER AND SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION AS REQUIRED.
BEFORE WORKING NEAR THE BATTERIES, REMOVE METAL
JEWELLERY AND WATCH BANDS.
KEEP TOOLS WELL AWAY FROM THE BATTERY TERMINALS.
NEVER REMOVE THE CABLE TERMINALS WHILE THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING.
WHEN REMOVING THE BATTERIES FROM THE VEHICLE,
DISCONNECT THE EARTH LEAD FIRST. REVERSE THE PROCEDURE
WHEN REFITTING THE BATTERIES.
ISOLATE THE BATTERIES AT THE ISOLATION SWITCH AND
ENSURE ALL OTHER SWITCHES ARE IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE
DISCONNECTING OR CONNECTING THE TERMINALS.
IMPORTANT! REFER TO OPTARE SERVICE SCHEDULES
BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY WELDING ON THE VEHICLE.
ENSURE THAT THE BATTERY CABLE TERMINALS ARE
REPLACED AFTER INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE.
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