Safety
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The battery cables must be fitted with a
battery switch and fuse or circuit
breaker to isolate the circuit.
Sulphuric acid contained in batteries is
toxic and corrosive; it can burn clothes
and skin or even cause blindness in
case of contact with the eyes.
Disconnect the batteries before any
operation involving the electrical
system.
Never disconnect any battery cable
while the engine is operating.
Never check battery charge by short
circuiting it.
Do not charge a frozen battery; heat it
up 16°C (61°F) beforehand.
In the event of corrosive material
contact with a body part:
Rinse the affected part with plenty
of water.
Apply bicarbonate of soda or lime
to neutralise the acid.
Rinse your eyes for 10 to 15
minutes.
See a doctor immediately.
In the event of ingestion see a doctor
immediately.
Make sure the batteries are clean and
fitted with the recommended covers,
cables and connections.
Electric wiring must be kept in good
condition, properly positioned and
attached.
1.7 Welding
Do not weld or flame cut pipes, hoses
or tanks that contain flammable fluids.
Components containing flammable
fluids must be drained and cleaned
appropriately with a non-flammable
solvent before conducting any welding
of flame cutting.
Disconnect the engine wiring harness
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