SECTION 1 — SAFETY
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To ensure the safety of those servicing Club Car vehicles, and to protect the vehicles from possible damage resulting
from improper service or maintenance, the procedures in this manual must be followed.
It is important to note that throughout this manual there are statements labeled DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These special statements relate to specific safety issues, and must be read, understood, and heeded before
proceeding with procedures. There are statements labeled NOTE, which provide other essential service or
maintenance information.
DANGER
• A DANGER indicates an immediate hazard that will result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
• A WARNING indicates an immediate hazard that could result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
• A CAUTION with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in
minor personal injury.
CAUTION
• A CAUTION without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could
result in property damage.
GENERAL WARNINGS
The following safety statements must be heeded whenever the vehicle is being operated, repaired, or serviced. Other
specific safety statements appear throughout this manual and on the vehicle.
DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and service
area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full face shield and
rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes:
– External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
– Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water. Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
– Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
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