Cub Cadet Fun Runner - Manual (Page 15)

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hands until you are sure they have
been removed from the electrical
current.
•
If the victim has stopped breathing or
his/her heart is not pumping, use CPR
until help arrives. Only a trained
person should administer CPR.
•
If the victim must be moved, take
precautions in doing so. Use a
stretcher if possible.
Fire is always a possibility when working on
an electric vehicle. High voltage and
chemical batteries have the potential to
cause both fire and explosion when a faulty
condition exists.
Work areas should be clean and not
cluttered with combustible materials.
Flammable liquids should be stored in
approved storage areas.
You should know the location of fire
extinguishers and fire alarms. You should
also know how to contact the fire
department. Make sure you know how to
operate the fire extinguishers and what type
of fire they are rated for. Figure 3-4 shows
the classes of fires. Fire extinguishers
should be inspected monthly to verify they
have a full charge.
Figure 3-4:
Chemical Safety
Batteries in the FunRunner contain
electrolyte that is very corrosive. Contact of
electrolyte with skin or eyes should be
avoided.
The FunRunner uses sealed batteries that
contain electrolyte in a gel between the
plates. While these types of batteries
cannot spill large amounts of electrolyte,
care should still be taken to avoid chemical
contact with the skin and eyes.
When working around batteries where there
is the possibility of chemical exposure, eye
protection should be worn, rubber gloves
and a rubber apron are recommended. An
emergency shower and eye wash station
should be available as well as a first-aid kit
and electrolyte neutralizing solutions.
Lead acid batteries have a sulfuric acid-
water solution as the electrolyte. Sulfuric
acid is very corrosive and can burn skin and
eyes. The neutralizing agent for sulfuric
acid is bicarbonate soda. One pound of
soda dissolved in one gallon of water makes
a good neutralizing solution that can be
used in a spray bottle or poured on a spill.
When sulfuric acid contacts the skin, eyes,
or clothing, the first line of defense is water
and plenty of it. Flush the area with clean
water and soda mixture for 15 minutes. If
there is not enough soda-water mixture to
flush for 15 minutes, continue to flush with
clean water for a minimum of 15 additional
minutes and get prompt medical attention.
If acid is accidentally swallowed, drink large
quantities of milk or water, followed by milk
of magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable oil.
Consult a physician immediately.