To check or handle the battery, turn the starter switch to the OFF
(cut) position and set the disconnect switch by the battery to " "
position to cut the power line, to prevent the engine from un-expected
starting during maintenance.
The battery fluid includes diluted sulfuric acid, and generates
hydrogen gas, and causes bodily accidents and fires if handled
improperly, so always observe the followings.
• Do not let a cigarette or any fire source approach the battery.
• Always put on protective glasses and rubber gloves before handling
the battery.
• If the battery fluid contacted clothing or skin, immediately wash
away by huge quantity of water.
• If the battery fluid entered an eye, wash immediately with water and
see the doctor as soon as possible.
• If you have swallowed the battery fluid by mishap, immediately drink
huge quantity of water, milk, raw egg or vegetable oil, and see the
doctor as soon as possible.
• Wipe with a wet clean cloth when cleaning the battery upper surface
or related part. Do not use organic solvent or detergent, for instance
gasoline or paint thinner.
• Tighten the battery cap fully.
• If the battery fluid is frozen, do not charge battery or start the engine
using other power source. Such act may cause the battery to catch
fire.
• Before charging or starting up using other power source, defreeze
the battery fluid and check that failures such as battery fluid leak do
not exist.
• Always detach the battery from the Machine frame before charging
the battery.
Whilst working with a hammer, keep protective equipment such as
protective glasses and a helmet on, and insert a copper bar or similar
object between the hammer and the target when hitting.
Giving impact to a hard metal part such as a pin or a bearing may
cause the broken chip to enter eye and inflict injury.
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