8-24 Lift Truck Maintenance
7. Keep all tools and other metallic objects away from the
terminals.
BATTERY SERVICE: Battery service must be done by
trained and authorized personnel. Battery acid can cause
severe burns and injury.
Battery Charging
1. Persons maintaining storage batteries must wear protective
clothing such as face shield, long sleeves, and gloves.
2. Hydrogen emissions from charging batteries are flammable. No
smoking is allowed in the charging area. Do not check the elec-
trolyte level with an open flame. Do not allow open flame,
sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging area.
SULFURIC ACID: The battery
contains corrosive acid that can
cause injury. If acid contacts your
eyes or skin, flush immediately
with water and get medical
assistance.
EXPLOSIVE GASES: Do not
smoke or have open flames or
sparks on battery charging areas
or near batteries. An explosion
can cause injury or death.
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