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Precautions When Working With Batteries
1.
Consider your access to emergency medical attention, and work safely.
2.
Use caution to eliminate the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark or
short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
3.
Insulated tools are strongly recommended anytime you are working around batteries.
4.
Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the batteries.
5.
Remove all metal items, such as necklaces, rings, bracelets, and watches when working
with batteries. Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal to
skin, causing a severe burn.
6.
Ensure that someone is within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid
when you are working near a battery.
7.
Wear complete eye / face protection and gloves. Avoid touching your eyes while working
near batteries.
8.
If you need to disconnect the battery, always remove the negative terminal from the battery
first. Make sure all accessories are turned
off so you don’t cause a spark.
9.
Never use or combine this battery with another dissimilar battery.
10.
Batteries are temperature sensitive. For optimum performance, they should be installed in a
stable temperature environment.
11.
Always recycle old batteries. Contact your local recycling center for proper disposal
information.
