XR1045 Operation Manual - Xtreme Manufacturing

XR1045Operation Warning WarningLead-acid batteries produce flammable andpotentially explosive gases. To avoid death or seriousinjury when checking, testing, or charging batteries:• DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries.• Keep arcs, sparks, and open flames away frombatteries.• Provide ventilation for flammable vapors.• Wear proper personal protective equipment,including safety glasses.Fluid in electric storage batteries contains sulfuricacid, which is poison and could cause severe chemicalburns. Avoid all contact of fluid with eyes, skin,or clothing. Use protective gear when handlingbatteries. DO NOT tip a battery beyond a 45° angle inany direction.If contact does occur, follow these First Aidsuggestions:• External contact - Flush with water.• Eyes - Flush with water (including under the eyelids)for at least 15 minutes and get medical attentionimmediately. Flushing must begin immediately toavoid permanent eye tissue damage.• Internal contact - Drink large quantities of wateror milk to dilute stomach contents. Do not inducevomiting. Get medical attention immediately.Important - In case of internal contact, do not givefluids that induce vomiting. WarningCalifornia Proposition 65Battery posts, terminals, and relatedaccessories contain lead and leadcompounds, chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer, birthdefects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands afterhandling these items.Wear eye protection when starting aforklift with jump start cables. Improperjump start procedures could cause thebattery to explode, which could result in death orserious injury.• Never jump start a frozen battery, as it can explode.Let the battery thaw out before charging.• NEVER jump start the forklift when travel selectlever is in gear, which can cause the forklift to lurchforward or backward, and could result in death,serious personal injury, or property damage.• To avoid death or serious injury when jump startingwith another vehicle, make sure the two (2) vehiclesare not touching.• DO NOT allow jump start cable ends to contact eachother.• Connect charged battery positive (+) to stalledbattery positive (+).• Connect charged battery negative (–) to stalledforklift ground. Make the connection to the stalledforklift ground last.• Connect jump start cable to stalled forklift grounda safe distance from the battery to prevent sparksnear the battery.• Jump start only with a power source with the samevoltage as the stalled forklift.• Jump start power source must have a negativeground electrical system.• Turn off all lights and accessories on the stalledforklift to prevent them from operating when thepower source is connected.• Electrolyte is an acid and can cause injury if itcontacts the skin or eyes.Tires must have proper ballast. DO NOTreplace foam-filled tires with pneumatictires.For information call (800) 497-1704 Page 47