TM-9-2320-341-10
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (LET), 8X8 M983A4 LET
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2008
TM-9-2320-341-10 - Page 906 of 962
WARNING
Use extreme care not to short out battery terminals. Remove all jewelry
such as rings, ID tags, bracelets, etc. prior to working on or around ve-
hicle. Jewelry and tools can catch on equipment, contact positive elec-
trical circuits, and cause a direct short, severe burns, or electrical shock.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES - Avoid battery electrolyte contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing. If battery electrolyte spills, take immediate
action to stop burning effects:
•
External - If battery electrolyte contacts skin, immediately flush
effected area with cold running water to remove all acid. Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
Eyes - If battery electrolyte contacts eyes, immediately flush eyes
with cold water for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
IMPORTANT - If only one eye is affected, ensure the affected eye is
always (during both flushing and transport) kept lower (the lower the
better) than unaffected eye. This will help keep affected eye from
draining into (and contaminating) the unaffected eye. Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
Internal - If battery electrolyte is ingested (swallowed), drink large
amounts of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, a beaten egg,
or vegetable oil and seek immediate medical attention. Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
Clothing or vehicle - Immediately flush area with cold water and
neutralize battery electrolyte with baking soda or household
ammonia solution. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to
personnel.
1.
Slide cover (2) on battery box (3).
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