HATZ Diesel 4M42 - Manual (Page 18)

3.2.4 Electrical equipment
Safety notes
DANGER
Danger to life, danger of injury or danger of property dam-
age due to incorrect use of batteries.
▪ Do not place tools on the battery.
▪ Before performing work on the electrical equipment, always
disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
▪ Never swap the positive (+) and negative (–) battery termi-
nals.
▪ When installing the battery, first connect the positive cable
and then the negative cable.
▪ When removing the battery, first disconnect the negative
cable and then the positive cable.
▪ It is imperative that you prevent short circuits and mass con-
tact of current-carrying cables.
▪ If faults occur, check the cable connections for good con-
tact.
DANGER
Danger of explosion from flammable substances.
There is a danger of explosion from flammable gases.
▪ Keep batteries away from open flames and incendive
sparks.
▪ Do not smoke when working with batteries.
CAUTION
Danger of chemical burns
Chemical burns can occur when using batteries for the electrical
operation.
▪ Protect your eyes, skin and clothing from the corrosive bat-
tery acid.
▪ Immediately rinse areas affected by splashed acid with clear
water and consult a physician if necessary.
Safety 2-4L41C, 2-4M41, 2-4M41Z, 4L42C, 4M42
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