Takeuchi TB290 - Disconnect Battery Wiring; Handling Batteries

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SAFETY
Disconnect the battery wiring
PRECAUTIONS ON MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the battery wiring before working
on the electrical system or doing electric
welding. Disconnect the negative (–) battery
cable first. When reconnecting, connect the
negative (–) battery cable last.
Use caution when handling batteries
•Batteries
containsulfuricacidwhichwill
damage the eyes or skin in case of
contact.
· If eye contact occurs, flush immediately
with clean water and get prompt medical
attention.
· If accidentally swallowed, drink large
quantities of water or milk and call a
physician immediately.
· If acid contacts skin or clothing, wash off
immediately with a lot of water.
•Wearprotectivegoggleandgloveswhen
working with batteries.
•Batteriesgenerateammablehydrogen
gaswhichmayexplode.Keepawayfrom
flame, sparks, fire or lighted cigarettes.
•Whencheckingthelevelofthebattery
fluid, use a flashlight.
•Besuretostoptheenginebyturningoff
the starter switch before inspecting or
handling the battery.
•Becarefulnottoletmetaltoolsorany
metalobjectscomeintocontactwiththe
battery terminals and cause a short circuit.
•Loosebatteryterminalsmayresultin
sparks. Be sure to fasten terminals tightly.
•Makesurethebatterycapsaretightened
securely.
•Do
notchargeabatteryorjump-startthe
engine if the battery is frozen; otherwise it
may explode. Warm the frozen battery to
15°C (60°F) before use.
•Donotusethebatterywhentheuidlevel
is below the lower level limit. Doing so will
hasten the deterioration of the internal
portions of the battery and shorten the
battery life. It also can cause rupturing
(explosion).
•Donotaddthedistilledwaterabovethe
upper level limit. Doing so could cause the
fluid to leak. This fluid can cause skin
damage if contacted, or can cause the
machine components to corrode.
•Useadampenedclothtocleanaroundthe
fluid level line and check the fluid level. Do
not clean with a dry cloth; otherwise it
could cause static electricity to build up,
resulting in ignition or explosion.