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15 minutes and consult a physician. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
d.
To avoid arcing when removing a battery, turn off all lights and accessories.
e.
Always only connect the positive (+) cable to the positive terminal and the negative (-)
cable to the negative terminal. Reversing polarity is very dangerous.
f.
Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the batteries.
g.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or
short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.
h.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working with a battery. A lead acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high
enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
i.
Never charge a frozen battery.
j.
Do not lift a battery by the terminal posts, or internal damage may result.
6.1.2
Battery Water Filling (flooded lead acid batteries only)
