Hitachi ZX14-27 -3 - One Call Hire

MAINTENANCEdPrecautions for Handling Battery• If electrolyte spills on your skin or clothes, immediatelyflush the spilled skin or clothes with water. Then,sufficiently wash them with soapy water. If electrolytesplashes in eyes, flush your eyes with water for 10 to 15minutes. Get medical attention immediately.• Do not use fire hazards such as matches or tobacco, or donot allow sparks to fly near the battery.• Perform battery maintenance only after turning the keyswitch OFF and removing the battery caps.• Touching the battery soon after operation is hazardous.Wait for the battery to cool.• During charging, battery generate flammable hydrogengas. Remove the battery from the base machine. Then,charge the battery in a well-ventilated area only afterremoving the caps.• When disconnecting the battery terminals, be sure todisconnect the negative (ground) terminal first, andwhen reconnecting the battery terminals, reconnectthe negative (ground) terminal last. If a conductor suchas a metal tool is placed between the battery positiveterminal and the vehicle frame with the battery negativeterminal kept connected to the vehicle frame, electricshort circuit may occur, possibly creating a hazardoussituation.• Loosely tightened terminals may cause sparks to fly.Securely tighten the terminals.CAUTION: Do not keep anything left on the battery.Failure to do so may cause the machine to catch fire.SA-032SA-036M1NC-07-0167-62