Hale 80FC - Manual (Page 18)

❑ Safety
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WARNING !
❑ Always assume the battery is emitting hydrogen and employ proper
safety precautions.
❑ Do not smoke, use an open flame, or create arcs or sparks near the
battery.
❑ Consult the label on your battery for information on cell-type,
ampere-hour capacity, charge rate and normal full-charge voltage.
❑ Packaged with every battery are specific instructions for battery
safety, care and use, and a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Read these documents thoroughly before performing any service to
the battery.
❑ Always disconnect the battery before performing any truck mainte-
nance and be sure to wear protective clothing and safety glasses
when working with battery acid or the battery in general.
❑ Neutralize acid spills immediately with Bicarbonate of Soda! If acid
contacts the skin or eyes, wash with water immediately and seek
medical help at once.
❑ Never place a tool or any metal object on top of the battery
where it could possibly touch battery terminals causing a
short or serious electrical shock.
❑ Use caution when changing battery connectors to ensure
that the polarity is not reversed. Always connect the BLACK wire
“last” and to the NEGATIVE (—) terminal; the
RED wire to the POSI-
TIVE (+) terminal.
❑ Keep vent plugs in place and clean at all times
❑ When replacing this battery, use the same type battery as specified
on the rating nameplate.
❑ Be sure to install and retighten any battery restraints.