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Safety in use of tools
Use the right tool for each task.If you know the tool that
should be used and its limitations, many accidents could
be avoided.
There are some special maintenance tools available for
specific tasks, which must be used when necessary.The
use of these tools will save time and avoid damage to
parts.
Specific safety precautions
Batteries
When performing battery maintenance work, protective
clothes and goggles should be worn.
1 The electrolyte in batteries is a solution of sulphuric
acid, which is fatal if it falls in your eyes, and causes
burns on contact with skin. So, be careful when handling
batteries, such as when checking charge conditions.
2 Install a notice prohibiting fire, flame or smoking in
the place where the batteries are charged.
3 When the batteries are charged, an explosive mixture
of gases is formed in the elements that might escape
through the openings of vent plugs.
Thus, an explosive atmosphere can form around the
battery if ventilation is poor, which can remain in and
around the battery for several hours after the charge.
Therefore:
- never smoke near the battery being charged or having
recently been charged,
- never break live circuits at the battery terminals,
because this normally forms a spark.
4 When connecting an auxiliary battery (AB) in parallel
with the compressor battery (CB) with starting
connection cables:connect the AB +pole to CB +pole,
then the -pole of CB to the compressor chassis
ground. Disconnect in the reverse order.
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