Remove Paint Before Welding Or Heating; Prevent Battery Explosions - Hitachi Zaxis 160LC Workshop Manual

REMOVE PAINT BEFORE WELDING OR
HEATING
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Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is
heated by welding, soldering, or using a torch. If
inhaled, these fumes may cause sickness.
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Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust.
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Do all such work outside or in a well-ventilated
area. Dispose of paint and solvent properly.
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Remove paint before welding or heating:

1) If you sand or grind paint, avoid breathing the
dust.
Wear an approved respirator.
2) If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove
stripper with soap and water before welding.
Remove solvent or paint stripper containers
and other flammable material from area. Allow
fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before
welding or heating.

PREVENT BATTERY EXPLOSIONS

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Battery gas can explode.
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Keep sparks, lighted matches, and flame away
from the top of battery.
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Never check battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or hy-
drometer.
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Do not charge a frozen battery; it may explode.
Warm the battery to 16 °C ( 60 °F ) first.
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Do not continue to use or charge the battery
when electrolyte level is lower than specified. Ex-
plosion of the battery may result.
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Loose terminals may produce sparks. Securely
tighten all terminals.
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Battery electrolyte is poisonous. If the battery
should explode battery electrolyte may be splashed
into eyes, possibly resulting in blindness.
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Be sure to wear eye protection when checking
electrolyte specific gravity.
SAFETY
511-E01A-0029
512-E01C-0032
SA-28
SA-029
SA-032