Section 2 - Care and Safety
Safety Notices
Safety Checklist
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WARNING
If you try to charge a frozen battery, or jump start and
run the engine, the battery could explode. Do not use
a battery if its electrolyte is frozen. To prevent the
battery electrolyte from freezing, keep the battery at
full charge.
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Battery Gases
Batteries give off explosive gases. Keep flames and
sparks away from the battery. Do not smoke close to
the battery. Make sure there is good ventilation in
closed areas where batteries are being used or
charged. Do not check the battery charge by shorting
the terminals with metal; use a hydrometer or
voltmeter.
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DANGER
Electrolyte
Battery electrolyte is toxic and corrosive. Do not
breathe the gases given off by the battery. Keep the
electrolyte away from your clothes, skin, mouth and
eyes. Wear safety glasses.
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WARNING
Battery Terminals
The machine is negatively earthed. Always connect
the negative pole of the battery to earth.
When connecting the battery, connect the earth (-) lead
last.
When disconnecting the battery, disconnect the earth
(-) lead first.
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WARNING
Fluid Under Pressure
Fine jets of fluid at high pressure can penetrate the
skin. Keep face and hands well clear of fluid under
pressure and wear protective glasses and gloves.
Hold a piece of cardboard close to suspected leaks
and then inspect the cardboard for signs of fluid. If
fluid penetrates your skin, get medical help
immediately.
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Hydraulic Pressure
Hydraulic fluid at system pressure can injure you.
Before connecting or removing any hydraulic hose,
residual hydraulic pressure trapped in the service
hose line must be vented. Make sure the hose service
line has been vented before connecting or removing
hoses. Make sure the engine cannot be started while
the hoses are open.
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Petrol
Do not use petrol in this machine. Do not mix petrol
with the diesel fuel; in storage tanks the petrol will rise
to the top and form flammable vapours.
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WARNING
Diesel Fuel
Diesel fuel is flammable; keep naked flames away from
the fuel system. Do not smoke while refuelling or
working on the fuel system. Do not refuel with the
engine running. There could be a fire and injury if you
do not follow these precautions.
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