E-Z-GO FREEDOM TXT 2+2 - Manual (Page 12)

SAFETY
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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Before working on the vehicle, remove all jewelry.
Be sure no loose clothing or hair can contact moving parts.
Use care not to touch hot objects.
Wear eye protection when working on or around the vehicle. In particular, use care when working
around batteries, using solvents or compressed air.
Hydrogen gas is formed when charging batteries. Do not charge batteries without adequate
ventilation.
Do not permit open flame or anyone to smoke in an area that is being used for charging
batteries.
ALWAYS:
• Use the vehicle in a responsible manner and maintain the vehicle in safe operating condition.
• Read and observe all warnings and operation instruction labels affixed to the vehicle.
• Follow all safety rules established in the area where the vehicle is being operated.
• Leave the vehicle and seek shelter when there is a risk of lightning.
• Reduce speed to compensate for poor terrain or conditions.
• Apply service brake to control speed on steep grades.
• Maintain adequate distance between vehicles.
• Reduce speed in wet areas.
• Use extreme caution when approaching sharp or blind turns.
• Use extreme caution when driving over loose terrain.
• Use extreme caution in areas where pedestrians are present.
MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS:
• Replace damaged or missing warning, caution or information labels.
• Maintain the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer’s periodic service schedule.
• Ensure that repairs are performed by trained and qualified personnel.
• Follow the manufacturer’s maintenance procedures.
• Insulate any tools used within the battery area in order to prevent sparks or battery explosion.
• Check the polarity of each battery terminal and be sure to rewire the batteries correctly.
• Use specified replacement parts, NEVER use replacement parts of lesser quality.
• Use recommended tools.
• Determine that tools and procedures not specifically recommended by the manufacturer will not com-
promise the safety of personnel nor jeopardize the safe operation of the vehicle.
• Support the vehicle using wheel chocks and jack stands. NEVER get under a vehicle that is supported
by a jack. Lift the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Maintain the vehicle in an area away from exposed flame or persons who are smoking.