Echo Bear Cat 70385 - Manual (Page 11)

Page 5 Bear Cat Chipper Shredder Operator’s Manual
Safety
BATTERY SAFETY (MODEL 70385 & 70085)
1. Improper use and care of the battery on electric start
models can result in serious personal injury or property
damage. Always observe the following safety precau-
tions:
• Poison/Danger - Causes Severe Burns. The battery con-
tains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or cloth-
ing. Keep out of reach of children.
ANTIDOTE-External Contact: Flush immediately with lots
of water.
ANTIDOTE-Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or veg-
etable oil. Call a physician immediately.
ANTIDOTE-Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 min-
utes. Get prompt medical attention.
• The battery produces explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame or cigarettes away. Ventilate area when charging
battery. Always wear safety goggles when working near
battery.
• The battery contains toxic materials. Do not damage
battery case. With a broken or damaged case, avoid
contact with battery contents. Neutralize acid spills with
a baking soda and water solution. Properly dispose of a
damaged or worn-out battery. Check with local authori-
ties for proper disposal methods.
• Do not short circuit battery. Severe fumes and fire can
result.
• Before working with electrical wires or components: dis-
connect battery ground (negative) cable first. Discon-
nect positive cable second. Reverse this order when re-
connecting battery cables.
DANGER / POISON
SHIELD EYES
EXPLOSIVE GASES
CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR
INJURY
NO
• SPARKS
• FLAMES
• SMOKING
SULFURIC
ACID
CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS OR
SEVERE BURNS
FLUSH EYES
IMMEDIATELY
WITH WATER
GET
MEDICAL
HELP
FAST
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TIP. KEEP VENT CAPS TIGHT AND LEVEL.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY
1. Shut off machine and disconnect the spark plug wire when
this equipment is stopped for service, inspection, stor-
age, or to change an accessory. Disconnect battery.
2. Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals. Refer
to the parts manual for part numbers when ordering safety
decals from an area Bear Cat dealer.
3. Store the machine out of reach of children and where fuel
vapors will not reach an open flame or spark. Drain the
fuel and dispose of it in a safe manner for storage periods
of three months or more.
4. Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
5. Never store this machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark,
or where ignition sources are present such as hot water
and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, elec-
tric motors etc.
NOTE
See engine owners manual or con-
tact the engine manufacturer for
engine safety instructions and de-
cals.