a ~~;~;K4$i; F,;I;~$I follow these safety precautions may lead 7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION 7.4 BATTERY BAlTERY HAZARD PREVENTION Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid and can quickly burn the skin and eat holes in clothing. If you spill acid on yourself, immediately flush the area with water. Battery acid could 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 at once. If you accidentally drink acid, drink a large quantity of water or milk, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call a doctor or poison prevention center immediately. When working with batteries. ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles.
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 starting switch to the OFF position. Avoid short-circuiting the battery terminals through accidental contact with metallic objects, such as tools, across the terminals. Tighten the battery terminals securely. Loosened terminals can generate sparks and lead to an explosion. When removing or installing, check which is the positive (+) terminal and negative (4 terminal. Tighten the battery cap. 1 8 sJ/I A0055 100 A0055 I IO ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles when starting the machine with booster cables.
STARTING WITH BOOSTER CABLES When starting from another machine, do not allow the two machines to touch. Be sure to connect the positive (+) cable first when installing the booster cables. Disconnect the ground or negative (-) cable first when removing them. Connect the batteries in parallel: positive to positive and negative to negative. When connecting the ground cable to the frame of the machine to be started, it as far as possible from the battery. be sure to connect Starting with booster cables + See “16.2 IF BATTERY IS DISCHARGED”. INCORRECT 1-13