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3.6. Lubrication and Maintenance Operations
! CAUTION!
Unless the Machine is going to be used during se-
vere frosts, remove storage batteries and store them
so to be protected against any frost. While stored,
inspect their charging condition 1x per month and
recharge.
Keep storage batteries dry and clean.
Close storage batteries when checking is
completed.
Rell storage batteries with distilled wa-
ter only – NEVER with acid.
Replenish distilled water just before op-
erating the Machine or before storage
battery recharging.
Recharge the undercharged storage battery.
Recharge storage battery o the Machine.
Open storage battery plugs before recharging.
NEVER disconnect storage battery with the engine
running.
Always follow storage battery manufac-
turer’s manual when working with the
storage battery!
Use rubber gloves and safety glasses
when handling storage battery.
Protect your skin with proper clothing
against being stained by electrolyte.
Upon eye contact with electrolyte im-
mediately ush eyes with large amounts
of water for at least a couple of minutes.
Get prompt medical attention.
Upon ingestion of electrolyte drink max amount of
milk, water or solution of calcined magnesia in wa-
ter. Get prompt medical attention.
Upon skin contact with electrolyte remove contami-
nated clothing, including shoes, wash aected spots
as soon as possible with soap water or solution of
soda and water. Get prompt medical attention.
Do not eat, drink, smoke, while at work!
Upon work completion, please wash your hands
and your face thoroughly with water and soap!
Do NOT attempt to conrm a wire is energized
through contacting Machine frame.
Disconnect storage battery before its repair or
when handling wires or electric equipment within
wiring circuit to avoid any short-circuit.
To disconnect storage battery you must rst discon-
nect (–) pole of the cable. To connect, rst connect
(+) pole. NEVER attempt to make direct conductive
connection between storage battery’s both poles,
short circuit will occur with the risk of storage bat-
tery explosion.
Do not turn storage battery upside
down, electrolyte may pour down from
the degassing plugs.
Flush with water and neutralize with
lime the spot aected with spilled
electrolyte.
Hand over the aged storage battery that
does not work, for its disposal.