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11. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running
cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
12. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or
engine.
13. Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not
intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than
in a starter-motor application. Do not use battery charger for charging
dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances.
These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to
property.
14. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
6.
Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
7.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the
battery. It could spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical
parts and could cause an explosion.
8.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces
and watches when working with a lead acid battery. It can produce a
short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal
causing a severe burn.
9.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
10.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A
HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
