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CN101 - Maintenance
Health and Safety Precautions
The information presented in this section does not infer there are any particular hazards
associated with these machines. It is given as a guide to the general precautions that
should be taken in any workshop environment when working on machines of this nature
in the course of their maintenance.
Safety symbol:
The universal symbol is used throughout this manual to indicate information which is
essential for health and safety of all operating personnel.
Refer to all state, district/company, or council Health and Safety Regulations and follow
the procedures laid down.
The repair and maintenance of machinery such as this can involve physical hazards
or other risks to health. This section lists some of these hazards and the precautions
necessary to avoid them.
The list is only general but all other operations, procedures and the handling of materials
should be carried out in accordance with the requirement of health and safety laws, which
is the responsibility of the Owner/Operator/Maintainer.
Anti Freeze:
Anti-freeze may be absorbed though the skin in toxic or harmful quantities.
If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
Some types, i.e., isopropanol, ethylene glycol and methanol are flammable.
Batteries:
Gases released during charging are explosive. Never use naked flames or allow sparks
near charging or recently charged batteries.
Disconnection:
Disconnect the negative battery lead from battery first. The positive cable must always
be disconnected last.
Reconnection:
Always reconnect the positive battery cable first.
Jump-starting and use of auxiliary (booster) batteries:
Do not jump-start maintenance free batteries if in a deeply discharged state as internal
short circuits may occur.
If a maintenance free battery is found to be in a deeply discharged state, it is essential to
remove the battery and recharge off the vehicle. Jump-starting will not enable the vehicles
own charging system to initiate the charging process.
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