Safety Information
Safe Booster Cable Operation
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2.11 Safe Booster Cable Operation
Wear proper eye protection.
Do not lean over the battery.
1.
Inspect both batteries before connecting booster cables.
Do not jump start a damaged
battery.
2.
Ensure vent caps are tight and level.
3.
Ensure that the two vehicles are not touching and both ignition switches are turned to the
OFF position.
4.
Connect positive (+) booster cable to positive (+) terminal of discharged battery.
5.
Connect other end of positive (+) cable to positive (+) terminal of assisting battery.
6.
Connect negative (-) cable to negative (-) terminal of assisting battery.
Make final connection of negative (-) cable to engine block of stalled
vehicle, away from battery.
EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR CONTACT WITH BATTERY COMPONENTS (LEAD/SUL-
FURIC ACID)
per SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
:
EYE CONTACT
Sulfuric Acid and Lead
: Flush eyes immediately with large amounts
of water for at least 15 minutes while lifting lids. Seek immediate med-
ical attention if eyes have been exposed directly to acid.
SKIN CONTACT
Sulfuric Acid
: Flush affected area(s) with large amounts of water
using deluge emergency shower, if available, shower for at least 15
minutes. Remove contaminated clothing, including shoes. If symp-
toms persist, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing
before reuse. Discard contaminated shoes.
Lead:
Wash immediately with soap and water.
INGESTION
Sulfuric Acid:
Administer large amounts of water. Do NOT induce
vomiting or aspiration into the lungs may occur and can cause perma-
nent injury or death; consult physician.
INHALATION
Sulfuric Acid
: Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Consult a
physician.
Lead:
Remove from exposure, gargle, wash nose and lips; consult