PRECAUTION DURING OPERATION SAFETY WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions. G When removing or installing, check which is the positive (+) terminal and negative (-) terminal. G Tighten the battery cap securely. G Tighten the battery terminals securely. Loosened terminals can generate sparks and lead to an explosion. G When removing battery cap wear rubber groves to prevent electrolyte contact with skin. STARTING WITH BOOSTER CABLES G ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles when starting the machine with booster cables. G When starting from another machine, do not allow the two machines to touch.
INCORRECT G Be sure to connect the positive (+) cable first when installing the booster cables. Disconnect the ground or negative (-) cable first when removing them. G If any tool touches between the positive (+) terminal and the chassis, it will cause sparks. This is dangerous, so be sure to work carefully. A0067320A G Connect the batteries in parallel: positive to positive and neg- ative to negative. G When connecting the ground cable to the frame of the machine to be started, be sure to connect it as far as possible from the battery. Starting with booster cables, see “IF BATTERY IS DIS- CHARGED” on page 159.
TOWING WHEN TOWING, ATTACH WIRE TO FRAME G Injury or death could result if a disabled machine is towed incorrectly. Towing holes G If you machine is towed by another machine, ALWAYS use a wire rope with a sufficient towing capacity. G NEVER allow a disabled machine to be towed on a slope. Undercarriage G Do not use a chinked or frayed wire rope. G Do not straddle the towing cable or wire rope. G When connecting up a towing machine, do not let anyone enter the area between the towing machine and the equip- ment being towed. 30