2-20 BA 357-00 * 3.0 * Sicherheit_E.fm
2 Safety
Battery
• The charging, maintenance and changing of the battery may
only be carried out by persons who are trained to do so.
• Always observe the information provided in this Operator's Manual and
the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
• Batteries contain poisonous and caustic substances (e.g. sulfuric acid).
When handling the battery observe the specific safety instructions and
regulations relevant to accident prevention.
• Do not smoke or use an unprotected light or open flame when working
around batteries.
• When charging or maintaining the battery, no flammable substances or
operating materials that create sparks may
be in the area of the vehicle.
• A volatile oxyhydrogen mixture forms in batteries during normal
operation and especially during charging. Always wear gloves and eye
protection when working with batteries.
• Perform battery maintenance only in well-ventilated areas
(e.g., due to explosive vapors, explosion hazard).
• Keep flame retardants (e.g. fire extinguisher) near at hand.
• Keep the cell lid of the battery clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and cable lugs clean and lightly grease with
terminal grease.
• Take care that the terminals and cable lugs are firmly seated.
• Before closing the battery cover plate, make certain that no cable can
be damaged.
• Measures to be taken in case of contact with battery acid.
- Battery acid on the skin:
remove wet clothes. Dab wet parts of skin with cotton or paper towel
and flush them thoroughly under running water.
Then wash thoroughly with soap.
- Battery acid in eyes:
wash eyes under running water.
Consult an ophthalmologist immediately.
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