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• If acid contacts skin: Flush with water. Apply baking
soda or lime to neutralize acid and get immediate
medical attention.
• If acid contacts eyes: Flush with water for 15
minutes and get immediate medical attention.
• If acid is swallowed: Drink large quantities of water
or milk, then drink milk of magnesia, beaten eggs, or
vegetable oil and get immediate medical attention.
Keep battery fully charged to avoid battery freezing. If
battery electrolyte freezes, battery can explode if you
try to charge or jump start the battery.
Explosive release of coolant can cause serious burns.
Turn off engine and let engine cool before removing
coolant cap. Loosen cap to rst stop to relieve pressure
before removing cap completely.
4.2.3 pressurIzed HydrAulIC fluId And GreAse
Hydraulic uid and grease injected into your skin
may cause serious injury or death. Keep your hands
and body away from any pressurized leak. Tighten
connections before applying pressure. Never use your
hand to check for leaks; use a piece of cardboard
or paper. If uid is injected into the skin, it must be
surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene
may result. Get immediate medical attention.
4.2.4 HAzArdous CHemICAls
Fluids, lubricants, coolants, can be hazardous. Before
servicing machine, check Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for each uid or lubricant to understand
the product, safe handling procedures, and rst aid
measures relating to the product. Follow this information
when servicing machine.
Do not drain or pour any uids or lubricants on
ground. Check with local environmental agencies,
recycling centers, or your dealer for correct disposal
information.
4.2.5 fIre or explosIon preventIon
Engine fuel can cause an explosion or re. Do not
service or refuel with engine running or near open
ame. Do not weld or smoke near fuel. Never allow
fuel to spill on hot machine components.
Keep sparks and ames away from batteries to prevent
explosion of hydrogen gas in and near a battery. Other
precautions include:
• When disconnecting battery cables, disconnect
negative (-) cable rst.
• When connecting battery cables, connect negative
(-) cable last.
• Do not short circuit battery posts with metal items.
Remove all trash and debris from engine. Do not store
oily rags or ammable materials on or near engine.
Always have a re extinguisher available on machine.
Keep the extinguisher serviced according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
Check for fuel, oil and hydraulic uid leaks. Replace
worn or damaged hoses or lines. Clean up spilled
uids.
4.3 operAtIon And mAIntenAnCe
^ WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.
Read and understand this manual before
operating machine.
Always stop engine and remove key before
leaving operators console.
Never allow anyone near machine during
operation.
Travel at a safe speed.
^ WARNING
Crush hazard.
Chock wheels before mechanically
releasing brakes.
Do not operate machine with brakes
mechanically released.
^ WARNING
Carbon monoxide hazard.
Do not operate engine with machine in an
enclosed building or conned area.
Avoid actions or areas that expose you and
others to carbon monoxide.