Toro 88620 Service Manual page 9

Think Safety First (continued)
60v Battery Service Manual
3439-480 Rev A
Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes
and clothing. Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames
away from the battery.
Avoid injury from lithium-ion batteries...
If any smoke is observed, call the local emergency services immediately.
Always service lithium-ion batteries with the machine parked near a service door
large enough to move the product or battery outside in case of an emergency
and keep a fire blanket nearby. Always disconnect the batteries when servicing
products with lithium-ion batteries. Do not use a fire extinguisher on the batteries.
Keep a plastic bucket full of clean water nearby that can completely submerge
the handheld battery and not tip over. Immediately submerge handheld batteries
if smoke appears.
Use only Toro-specified lithium-ion battery packs designed for your machine.
Do not mix batteries of any brand or type in Toro products. Use only the
Toro-specified lithium-ion charger designed to charge your machine. Do not
attempt to use any other battery charger. Do not heat, puncture, over-charge or
over-discharge the batteries.
Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using, charging, or storing the
battery, it emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color or shape, or appears
abnormal in any other way. If this happens, move the product or battery to a
safe outdoor area away from any building, vehicle, or combustible material.
Observe the battery for at least 1 hour to ensure that any reaction has stopped.
If the reaction continues, or if any smoke is observed, call your local emergency
services immediately.
Avoid injury due to inferior parts...
Use only original equipment parts to ensure that important safety criteria are met.
Avoid injury to bystanders...
Always clear the area of bystanders before starting or testing powered
equipment.
Avoid injury due to projectiles...
Always clear the area of sticks, rocks or any other debris that could be picked up
and thrown by the powered equipment.
Avoid modifications...
Never alter or modify any part unless it is a factory approved procedure.
Avoid unsafe operation...
Always test the safety interlock system after making adjustments or repairs on
the machine. Refer to the Electrical section in this manual for more information.
Avoid electrical shock...
Never touch electrical wires or components while the engine is running. They
can be sources of shock. De-energize the system if you are having to do repairs.
If testing electrical components ensure you are working in a dry environment.
Hydraulic System...
Release all pressure in the hydraulic system before performing any work on
the system. Keep your body and hands away from pin-hole leaks or nozzles
that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Do not use your hands to search
for leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have sufficient force to
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