CAUTION SUMMARY To avoid injury from battery explosion or contact with battery acid, work in a well-ventilated area, wear protective clothing, and avoid sparks or flames near the battery. Always establish correct polarity before connecting cables to the battery or battery circuit. If you come in contact with battery acid: To avoid increased risk of a fuel fire, do not mix gasoline and diesel fuel. To avoid injury from fire, keep all potential ignition sources away from diesel fuel, open flames, sparks, and electrical resistance heating elements. Do not smoke when refueling. Flush your skin with water. Apply baking soda or lime to help neutralize the acid. Flush your eyes with water.
Get medical attention immediately. To avoid injury from fire, contain and eliminate leaks of flammable fluids as they occur. Failure to eliminate leaks could result in fire. To avoid injury from electrical shock, do not touch battery terminals, alternator terminals, or wiring cables while the engine is operating. 6. Observe the following cautions when fueling the vehicle, replacing fuel filters or working with the engine fuel system. 8 All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. May 2004) DDC-SVC-MAN-0057 0305 Copyright © 2003 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION