Lead Acid
ĂƩĞƌLJ Safety Warnings
WARNING:
WORKING AROUND LEAD-ACID BATTERIES MAY BE DANGEROUS.
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Lead-acid ba
Ʃ
eries release explosive gases during normal oper
ĂƟ
on, charging and jump star
Ɵ
ng.
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All lead-acid
ďĂƩ
eries (car, truck and boat) produce hydrogen gas which may violently explode in the
presence of
Į
re or sparks. Do not smoke, use matches or a cigare
Ʃe lighter while near ďĂƩeries.
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Only work with lead-acid ba
Ʃ
eries in a well-ven
Ɵ
lated area. Do not handle the ba
Ʃ
ery while wearing
vinyl clothing because sta
Ɵ
c electricity sparks are generated when vinyl clothing is rubbed.
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To reduce risk of ba
Ʃ
ery explosion, follow these instru
ĐƟ
ons and those published by the ba
Ʃ
ery
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the ba
Ʃ
ery. Review
cau
Ɵ
onary markings on these products and on engine.
EYE PROTECTION:
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User and bystanders should always wear eye protec
ƟŽŶ͕
appropriate protec
Ɵ
ve clothing and other safety
equipment when working near lead-acid
ďĂƩĞƌŝĞƐ͘
Do not touch eyes while working on or around lead-
acid ba
Ʃ
eries.
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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:
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Use extreme c
ĂƵƟ
on while working within the engine compartment, because moving parts may cause
severe injury. Read and follow all safety instruc
Ɵ
ons published in the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS / PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
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Never work alone with lead-acid ba
Ʃ
eries. Make sure that someone is around to give assistance if you
need help.
x
Wear complete eye pro
ƚĞĐƟŽŶ
and clothing protec
Ɵ
on. Avoid touching eyes while working near ba
Ʃ
ery.
x
In case of ba
Ʃ
ery acid contact with eyes, skin or clothing, always have soap and water near your work
area.
x
Remove jewelery such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working around a ba
Ʃ
ery. A
lead-acid ba
Ʃ
ery can produce a short circuit current, which can melt metals and result in a severe burn.
x
Do not drop tools or other metal objects on or near the ba
Ʃ
ery as a spark may result, igni
Ɵ
ng explosive
gases.
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Never jump start or a
Ʃ
empt to recharge a frozen
ďĂƩ
ery.
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