Komatsu — PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 2 - 36 PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING Welding operations must alwa ys be carried out by a qualified we lder and in a place equip ped with proper equipment There is a hazard of gas, fire, or electrocution when carrying ou t welding, so never allo w any unqualified personne to HANDLING BATTERY Before inspecting or handling the battery, turn the key in the st arting switch to OFF po When installing the battery disconnect switch, turn the batte ry disconnect switch to For details, see "HANDLIN G BATTERY DISCONNECT SW ITCH (PAGE 3-67)".

Danger of battery exploding When the battery is being generated and may explod includes dilute sulphuric a cause serious personal in observe the following. Do not use or charge th below the LOWER LEV Always carry out periodi level, and add distilled battery filler solution) to Do not smoke or bring a Hydrogen gas is gen charged, so remove the a well-ventilated place, out the charging. After charging, tighten t When the battery is being charged, flammable hydrogen ga generated and may explod e. In addition, the battery electrol includes dilute sulphuric a cause serious personal in observe the following. Do not use or charge th cid.

Any mistake in handling m jury, explosion, or fire, so alw e battery if the battery electrolyt EL mark. This will cause explosi c inspection of the battery electrol water (or commercially availa the UPPER LEVEL mark. ny flame close to the battery. erated when the battery is be Do not smoke or bring a Hydrogen gas is gen battery from the machine, take i remove the battery caps, then ca he battery caps securely. After charging, tighten t Danger from dilute sulphuric a cid When the battery is being generated and may explod includes dilute sulphuric a cause serious personal in observe the following. When handling the batt and rubber gloves.

If battery electrolyte get your eyes with large am medical attention imme If battery electrolyte get immediately with large a When the battery is being charged, flammable hydrogen ga e. In addition, the battery electrol cid. Any mistake in handling m jury, explosion, or fire, so alw ery, always wear protective gogg s into your eyes, immediately wa ounts of fresh water. After that, diately. If battery electrolyte get s on your clothes or skin, wash it mounts of water.