Safety
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• Follow manufacturer’s recommendations when handling and
using engine-starting fluids and disposing of spent containers.
Do not puncture or burn empty containers. These fluids are
explosive and highly flammable.
Electrical Hazard Precautions
• Never smoke or allow open flames or sparks near batteries.
• Leave the battery box open when charging batteries in the
machine for adequate ventilation. Explosive gas (hydrogen) is
produced.
• Always disconnect batteries before repairing the electrical system
to avoid danger of fire-causing sparks. Disconnect the battery
ground cable first and reconnect last.
• Always disconnect batteries & alternator leads before carrying
out any welding on the machine.
• Never check the battery charge by placing metal objects across
the battery posts; for the avoidance of sparks at the battery posts.
• Use jumper cables only as recommended. Improper use can
result in battery explosion or unexpected machine motion.
• Never operate the engine starter for more than 30 seconds and
allow two minutes between long cranking periods for cooling. An
overheated starter could cause a fire.
• If electric coolant or lubricant heaters are used, be sure to follow
the heater manufacturer’s recommendations for use to avoid elec-
trical and/or fire hazards.
Mounting and Dismounting
• Always face the access system and maintain at least three points
of support to mount or dismount the machine (two hands and one
foot, or two feet and one hand).
• Always face the access system and maintain at least three points
of support to mount or dismount the machine.
• Ensure walkways, stairways, platforms, handrails and handholds
are free of frost, ice, oil, water or anything else that could cause
slip, trip or falls.
• Never mount or dismount a moving machine. Never jump off the
machine.
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