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• When disconnecting at the battery terminals, remove the cable connected
to the negative terminal first. When installing a battery, connect the
positive terminal cable first.
• Sparks and open flames can set off explosive battery gas from incidental
contact or static discharge. Turn off all switches and the engine when
working on batteries. Keep battery terminals tight. Contact between a
loose terminal and post can create an explosive spark.
• When jump-starting from another machine, do not allow the machines to
touch. Wear safety glasses or goggles while battery connections are made.
• Never jump-start the machine if it has a frozen battery. The battery could
explode. Thaw a frozen battery before charging it or attaching jumper
cables.
• Flush eyes with water for 10-15 minutes if battery acid is splashed in the
face. Anyone swallowing battery acid must have immediate medical aid.
Call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 in the United States.
Fire Hazards
• The machine must be cleaned on a regular basis to avoid the buildup of
flammable debris, such as leaves, straw, etc. Accumulated debris,
particularly in the engine compartment, creates a fire hazard.
• The machine has several components that operate at high temperatures
under normal operating conditions, primarily the engine and exhaust
systems. Also, the electrical system, if not properly maintained or if
damaged, can arc or produce sparks. These conditions make it extremely
important to avoid circumstances where explosive dust or gases can be
ignited by arcs, sparks or heat.
• Add fuel, oil, antifreeze and hydraulic fluid to the machine only in well-
ventilated areas. The machine must be parked with controls, lights and
switches turned off. The engine must be turned off before fueling.
• Do not smoke while filling the fuel tank, while working on the fuel or
hydraulic systems, or while working around the battery.
• Take care to avoid spilling combustible fluids, such as oil or fuel, on a hot
engine.
• Static electricity can produce dangerous sparks at the fuel-filling nozzle.
In very cold, dry weather or other conditions that could produce static
discharge, keep the tip of the fuel nozzle in constant contact with the fuel
filler neck, to provide a ground. Be sure that a ground wire is connected
from the machine to the service truck before fueling begins.
• Keep fuel and other fluid reservoir caps tight and do not start the engine
until caps have been secured.
• It is recommended that a 2.27 kg (5 lbs.) or larger, multi-purpose “A/B/C”
fire extinguisher be mounted within reach of the operator. Check the fire
extinguisher periodically and be sure that work site crew members are
trained in its use.
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