John-deere stx38 User Manual download pdf (Page 5)

SAFETY

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USE CARE IN HANDLING AND

SERVICING BATTERIES

Prevent Battery Explosions

• Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame

away from the top of battery. Battery gas can

explode.

• Never check battery charge by placing a metal

object across the posts. Use a volt-meter or

hydrometer.

• Do not charge a frozen battery; it may explode.

Warm battery to 16°C (60°F).

Prevent Acid Burns

• Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is

strong enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothing,

and cause blindness if splashed into eyes.

• Avoid acid burns by:

1. Filling batteries in a well-ventilated area.

2. Wearing eye protection and rubber gloves.

3. Avoiding breathing fumes when electrolyte is

added.

4. Avoiding spilling or dripping electrolyte.

5. Use proper jump start procedure.

• If you spill acid on yourself:

1. Flush your skin with water.

2. Apply baking soda or lime to help neutralize the

acid.

3. Flush your eyes with water for 10_15 minutes.

4. Get medical attention immediately.

• If acid is swallowed:

1. Drink large amounts of water or milk.

2. Then drink milk of magnesia, beaten eggs, or

vegetable oil.

3. Get medical attention immediately.

USE CARE AROUND HIGH-

PRESSURE FLUID LINES

Avoid High-pressure Fluids

Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin

causing serious injury.

Avoid injury from escaping fluid under pressure by

stopping the engine and relieving pressure in the

system before disconnecting or connecting hydraulic or

other lines. Tighten all connections before applying

pressure.

Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect

hands and body from high pressure fluids.

If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any

fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed

within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors

unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a

knowledgeable medical source. Such information is

available from Deere & Company Medical Department

in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.

Avoid Heating Near Pressurized

Fluid Lines

Flammable spray can be generated by heating near

pressurized fluid lines, resulting in severe burns to

yourself and bystanders. Do not heat by welding,

soldering, or using a torch near pressurized fluid lines

or other flammable materials. Pressurized lines can be

accidentally cut when heat goes beyond the immediate

flame area.

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