Snorkel XT24SD-sn000001+ - Manual (Page 6)

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Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water and/or rain during
charging.
Keep sparks, flames, and lighted tobacco away from batteries. Batteries
emit an explosive gas, especially during charging.
Do not contact the battery terminals or the cable clamps with tools that
may cause sparks.
Do not use any battery charger greater than nominal 24 Volts to charge the
batteries.
Avoid electrical shock from contact with battery terminals. Remove all
rings, watches and other jewelry.
In case of an emergency turn emergency disconnect
switch to off to stop all power from the batteries
to the lift.
ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS
This machine is not electrically insulated and will not provide protection
from contact with or proximity to electrical current.
Maintain safe distances from electrical power lines and apparatuses in
accordance with applicable governmental regulations.
Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway or sag and beware of
strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts energized power lines. Personnel
on the ground or in the platform must not touch or operate the machine until
energized power lines are shut off.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding both for operator protection
and for equipment damage.
DAMAGED MACHINE HAZARDS
Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection of the machine and test all
functions before each work shift. Immediately tag and remove from service
any damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Be sure all maintenance has been performed as specified in this manual.
Be sure the Service Manual is complete, legible and in the storage container
located on the platform.
Emergency Disconnect