022-00028AE Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety 1-21
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE AND EXPLOSIVE
GASES CAN BE LETHAL
Flush eyes with water for 10-15 minutes if acid is
splashed in face. Anyone who swallows acid
must have
immediate
medical aid. Call Poison
Control listed in the front cover of the telephone
directory.
Explosive battery gas can be set off by sparks
from incidental contact or static discharge. Turn
"OFF" all switches and engine when working on
batteries. Keep battery terminals tight. Contact
between a loose terminal and post can create
an explosive spark.
DISCONNECT BATTERIES BEFORE
ELECTRICAL SERVICE OR
ELECTRICAL WELDING
Remove cable to negative terminal first when
disconnecting cable. Connect positive terminal
cables first when installing a battery.
USE LOW HEAT PORTABLE LIGHTING
Hot surfaces on trouble lights or portable work
lights can set off fuel or battery explosive gases.
HAOA440L
Figure 20
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