Safety
Safety Instructions
Safety
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WARNING!
Charge the battery in a well ventilated area. Failure to fol-
low this could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery. Failure to follow
this could result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT!
When working with batteries, use extreme care to avoid
spilling or splashing electrolyte (dilute sulfuric acid) as it can destroy
clothing and burn the skin.
CAUTION!
Do not overcharge the battery. Overcharging could reduce
the overall service life of the battery.
CAUTION!
Be sure the battery is fully charged before transporting the
sawmill. If the battery is not fully charged, excessive vibration could
reduce the overall service life of the battery.
CAUTIONS FOR SAWMILL SETUP
WARNING!
Do not set up the mill on ground with more than a 10
degree incline.Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or
death.
If setup on an incline is necessary, put blocks under one side of the mill
or dig out areas for the outrigger legs to keep mill level. Setting up the
mill on an incline could cause it to tip over.
EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR CONTACT WITH BATTERY COMPONENTS (LEAD/SUL-
FURIC ACID)
per SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
:
EYE CONTACT
Sulfuric Acid and Lead
: Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes while lifting lids. Seek immediate medical atten-
tion if eyes have been exposed directly to acid.
SKIN CONTACT
Sulfuric Acid
: Flush affected area(s) with large amounts of water using del-
uge emergency shower, if available, shower for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing, including shoes. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Discard contaminated
shoes.
Lead:
Wash immediately with soap and water.
INGESTION
Sulfuric Acid:
Administer large amounts of water. Do NOT induce vomiting
or aspiration into the lungs may occur and can cause permanent injury or
death; consult physician.
INHALATION
Sulfuric Acid
: Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Consult a physician.
Lead:
Remove from exposure, gargle, wash nose and lips; consult physician.