A03030 3/06 General Safety and Operating Instructions A3-11
WORKING NEAR BATTERIES
Battery Hazard Prevention
• Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid and can
quickly burn the skin and eat holes in clothing. If
electrolyte comes in contact with skin,
immediately flush the area with water.
• Battery acid can cause blindness if splashed into
the eyes. If acid gets into the eyes, flush them
immediately with large quantities of water and
see a doctor immediately.
• If acid is accidentally ingested, drink a large
quantity of water, milk, beaten eggs or vegetable
oil. Call a doctor or poison prevention center
immediately.
• Always wear safety glasses or goggles when
working with batteries.
• Batteries generate hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas
is very explosive and is easily ignited with a small
spark of flame.
• Batteries generate hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas
is very EXPLOSIVE, and is easily ignited with a
small spark or flame.
• Before working with batteries, stop the engine
and turn the key switch to the OFF position.
• Avoid short-circuiting the battery terminals
through accidental contact with metallic objects,
such as tools, across the terminals.
• When removing or installing a battery, positively
identify the positive (+) terminal and negative (-)
terminal and use precautions not to short circuit
the terminals.
• Tighten battery caps securely.
• Tighten battery terminals securely. Loose
terminals can generate sparks and lead to an
explosion.
Jump Starting With Booster Cables
• Always wear safety glasses or goggles when
starting the machine with booster cables.
• While jump starting with another machine, DO
NOT allow the two machines to touch.
• Be sure to connect the
positive (+) cable first
when installing booster
cables. Disconnect the
ground or negative (-)
cable first during removal.
• If any tool touches
between the positive (+) terminal and the
chassis, it will cause sparks. Always use caution
when using tools near the battery.
• Connect the batteries in parallel: positive to
positive and negative to negative.
• When connecting the ground cable to the frame
of the disabled machine, connect the ground as
far as possible from the battery.
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