REV
03
‐
13
Lead
Acid
Battery
Safety
Warnings
CA
Prop
65
WARNING:
Batteries
contain
lead
and
other
chemicals
known
to
the
State
of
California
to
cause
cancer,
birth
defects
and
other
reproductive
harm.
Wash
hands
after
handling.
WARNING:
WORKING
AROUND
LEAD
‐
ACID
BATTERIES
MAY
BE
DANGEROUS.
•
Lead
‐
acid
batteries
release
explosive
gases
during
normal
operation,
charging
and
jump
starting.
•
All
lead
‐
acid
batteries
(car,
truck
and
boat)
produce
hydrogen
gas
which
may
violently
explode
in
the
presence
of
fire
or
sparks.
Do
not
smoke,
use
matches
or
a
cigarette
lighter
while
near
batteries.
•
Only
work
with
lead
‐
acid
batteries
in
a
well
‐
ventilated
area.
Do
not
handle
the
battery
while
wearing
vinyl
clothing
because
static
electricity
sparks
are
generated
when
vinyl
clothing
is
rubbed.
•
To
reduce
risk
of
battery
explosion,
follow
these
instructions
and
those
published
by
the
battery
manufacturer
and
manufacturer
of
any
equipment
you
intend
to
use
in
the
vicinity
of
the
battery.
Review
cautionary
markings
on
these
products
and
on
engine.
EYE
PROTECTION:
•
User
and
bystanders
should
always
wear
eye
protection,
appropriate
protective
clothing
and
other
safety
equipment
when
working
near
lead
‐
acid
batteries.
Do
not
touch
eyes
while
working
on
or
around
lead
‐
acid
batteries.
•
IF
SPLASHED
WITH
BATTERY
ACID,
IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH
AFFECTED
AREA
SUCH
AS
FACE
AND
PARTICULARLY
THE
EYES
WITH
CLEAN
WATER.
SEEK
MEDICAL
ATTENTION
AND
CONTINUE
FLUSHING
FACE
AND
EYES
UNTIL
MEDICAL
HELP
ARRIVES.
WORKING
IN
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT:
•
Use
extreme
caution
while
working
within
the
engine
compartment,
because
moving
parts
may
cause
severe
injury.
Read
and
follow
all
safety
instructions
published
in
the
vehicle’s
Owner’s
Manual.
GENERAL
PRECAUTIONS
/
PERSONAL
PRECAUTIONS:
•
Never
work
alone
with
lead
‐
acid
batteries.
Make
sure
that
someone
is
around
to
give
assistance
if
you
need
help.
•
Wear
complete
eye
protection
and
clothing
protection.
Avoid
touching
eyes
while
working
near
battery.
•
In
case
of
battery
acid
contact
with
eyes,
skin
or
clothing,
always
have
soap
and
water
near
your
work
area.
•
Remove
jewelery
such
as
rings,
bracelets,
necklaces
and
watches
when
working
around
a
battery.
A
lead
‐
acid
battery
can
produce
a
short
circuit
current,
which
can
melt
metals
and
result
in
a
severe
burn.
•
Do
not
drop
tools
or
other
metal
objects
on
or
near
the
battery
as
a
spark
may
result,
igniting
explosive
gases.
•
Never
jump
start
or
attempt
to
recharge
a
frozen
battery.