Safety Section
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Burn Prevention
Coolant
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and
under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or
the engine contain hot water or steam. Any contact can
cause severe burns.
Steam can cause personal injury.
Check the coolant level only after engine has been
stopped and the filter cap is cool enough to remove with
your bare hand.
Remove the cooling system filter cap slowly to relieve
pressure.
Cooling system additive contains alkali that can cause
personal injury. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes
and do not drink.
Allow cooling system components to cool before
draining.
Oils
Hot oil and components can cause personal injury. Do
not allow hot oil or components to contact the skin.
At operation temperature, the hydraulic tank is hot and
can be under pressure.
Remove the hydraulic tank filter cap only after the
engine has been stopped and the filter cap is cool
enough to remove with your bare hand.
Remove the hydraulic tank filter cap slowly to relieve
pressure.
Relieve all pressure in air, oil fuel or cooling systems
before any lines, fittings or related items are
disconnected or removed.
Batteries
Batteries give off flammable fumes which can explode.
Do not smoke when observing the battery electrolyte
levels.
Electrolyte is an acid and can cause personal injury if it
contacts skin or eyes.
Always wear protective glasses when working with
batteries.
Fire or Explosion Prevention
All fuels, most lubricants and some coolant mixtures are
flammable.
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical
components can cause a fire.
Do not smoke while refueling or in a refueling area.
Do not smoke in areas where batteries are charged, or
where flammable materials are stored.
Batteries in series can be located in separate
compartments.
When using jumper cables always connect positive(+)
cable to positive(+) terminal of battery connected to
starter solenoid and negative(-) cable from external
source to starter negative(-) terminal.
(If not equipped with starter negative(-) terminal, connect
to engine block.)
See the Operation Section of this manual for specific
starting instructions.
Clean and tighten all electrical connections. Check daily
for loose or frayed electrical wires. Have all loose or
frayed electrical wires tightened, repaired or replaced
before operation the lift truck.
Keep all fuels and lubricants stored in properly marked
containers and away from all unauthorized persons.
Store all oily rags or other flammable material in a
protective container, in a safe place.
Do not weld or flame cut on pipes or tubes that contain
flammable fluids. Clean them thoroughly with
nonflammable solvent before welding or flame cutting
on them.
Remove all flammable materials such as fuel, oil and
other debris before they accumulate on the lift truck.
Do not expose the lift truck to flames, burning brush, etc.,
if at all possible.
Shields, which protect hot exhaust components from oil
or fuel spray in the event of a line, tube or seal failure,
must be installed correctly.
Do not operate in areas where explosive gases exist or
are suspected.
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