Battery hazards, Battery hazards -10 – JLG M4069 Operator Manual User Manual
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN AERIAL WORK PLATFORM SHALL BE
MADE ONLY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE MANUFACTURER.
Battery Hazards
• Always disconnect batteries when servicing electrical com-
ponents or when performing welding on the machine.
• Do not allow smoking, open flame, or sparks near battery
during charging or servicing.
• Do not contact tools or other metal objects across the bat-
tery terminals.
• Always wear hand, eye, and face protection when servicing
batteries. Ensure that battery acid does not come in con-
tact with skin or clothing.
BATTERY FLUID IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND
CLOTHING AT ALL TIMES. IMMEDIATELY RINSE ANY CONTACTED AREA WITH
CLEAN WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
• Charge batteries only in a well ventilated area.
• Avoid overfilling the battery fluid level. Add distilled water
to batteries only after the batteries are fully charged.