BATTERY 2.6 BATTERY 2.6.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORK ON BATTERIES Electrolytic batteries contain sulphuric acid which can cause burns. It can also corrode clothing and make holes in it. If you inadvertently splash battery acid on yourself or on someone el- se, immediately wash the affected part with plenty of water. Battery acid may cause blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes. If acid accidentally gets into your eyes, wash them immediately with plenty of water and consult a doctor right away.
RWA01060 If you accidentally swallow battery acid, drink a large quantity of water or milk, beaten egg white or vegetable oil and in any case antiacid substances like magnesia, bicarbonate, etc.; call a doctor or a poison treatment center immediately. WRONG Always wear safety goggles when working on batteries. Batteries produce hydrogen, which is highly explosive and can be easily ignited with small sparks or naked flames. Before working with batteries, stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Avoid short-circuiting the battery terminals through accidental contact with metal objects or tools or through the inversion of the terminals. RWA01080 Tighten the battery terminals securely.
Loose terminals may ge- nerate sparks and even cause the explosion of the battery. RWA01180 2.6.2 STARTING WITH BOOSTER CABLES When starting the machine with booster cables, always wear safety goggles. When starting the engine by means of another machine, avoid any contact between the two machines. Be sure to connect the positive cable (+) first and then the nega- tive or earth cable (-) when connecting the booster cables. After the start, disconnect first the negative or earth (с) cable and then the positive cable (+). Connect the batteries in parallel: positive to positive and negati- ve to negative.
RWA01190 When connecting the earth cable to the frame of the machine to be started, operate as far as possible from the battery. (See "3.15.3 IF THE BATTERY IS DEPLETED"). 43