Krone BiG X 770-3 - Dangers Associated with Certain Activities: Checking and Charging Batteries; Dangers Associated with Certain Activities: Working on Wheels and Tyres; Behaviour in Hazardous Situations and When Accidents Occur

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3.4.22 Dangers associated with certain activities: Checking and charging batteries
If the battery is handled incorrectly, e.g. inadvertent connection of the battery poles to a metal
object, excessive charging in conjunction with a spark, the battery may explode. People may be
injured or burnt by the explosion or burnt by spraying battery acid.
• Use a suitable voltmeter to check the state of the battery.
• Only charge the battery in well-ventilated spaces with opened battery compartment cover.
• To charge the battery, follow the operating instructions, refer to chapter Maintenance
Electrics “Battery”.
• Keep fire, sparks and naked flames clear of the battery.
• To prevent acid from leaking, transport the battery in the installation position only.
3.4.23 Dangers associated with certain activities: Working on wheels and tyres
Improper assembly or disassembly of wheels and tyres may endanger operational safety. As a
result, accidents may occur and people may be seriously injured or killed.
The fitting of wheels and tyres requires adequate knowledge and approved tools.
• If there is a lack of knowledge, have the wheels and tyres fitted by the KRONE dealer or by
a qualified tyre service.
• When fitting tyres on the wheel rims, never exceed the maximum permitted pressure
specified by KRONE. The tyre or even the wheel rim could explode and/or burst, see
chapter “Technical Data”.
• When fitting the wheels, tighten the wheel nuts to the stipulated torque, see chapter
Maintenance, “Tyres”.
3.4.24 Behaviour in hazardous situations and when accidents occur
Neglected or incorrect procedures in hazardous situations may obstruct or prevent the rescue of
people in danger. Difficult rescue conditions will impair the chances of helping and healing the
injured.
• In principle: Switch off the machine.
• Gain an overview of the hazardous situation and identify the cause of the hazard.
• Safeguard the accident location.
• Rescue people from the danger zone.
• Withdraw from the danger zone and do not enter again.
• Alert rescue teams and, if possible, fetch help.
• Take immediate life-saving measures.