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SECTION 2
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BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -
READ BEFORE USING
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Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions.
2-1. Symbol Usage
DANGER!
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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The
possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols
or explained in the text.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. The possible
hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or ex-
plained in the text.
NOTICE
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Indicates statements not related to personal injury.
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Indicates special instructions.
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. Consult sym-
bols and related instructions below for necessary actions to avoid the
hazards.
2-2. Hazards
Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and
repair this unit.
FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION hazard.
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During operation keep everyone, especially chil-
dren, away.
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Do not install or place charger on, over, or near
combustible surfaces.
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Do not charge battery near flammables.
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Examine the battery before first use. Return bat-
tery to the manufacturer if battery is damaged,
dirty, or emits an unusual odor.
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Use battery only with equipment with which it was supplied. Re-
place battery only with battery specified in Owner’s Manual. Use
of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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Keep battery dry.
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Do not use or store the battery in extremely hot or humid condi-
tions. See the Owner’s Manual for specific operating and storage
information.
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Keep battery away from fire, out of direct sunlight, and away from
other sources of heat.
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Do not use or charge the battery if it has been dropped or dam-
aged.
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Do not open, puncture, repair, disassemble, or modify the battery.
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Charge battery only with supplied charger in an open, well
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ventil-
ated location out of direct sunlight and according to supplied in-
structions.
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Do not overcharge a battery or charge battery longer than spe-
cified
(if charger is not equipped with automatic shutoff). See the
Owner’s Manual for specific information on battery charging.
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Do not charge battery by connecting directly to AC receptacle. Do
not connect battery charger to automobile auxiliary power recept-
acle.
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Do not connect (short circuit) battery terminals to each other. Do
not allow tools, conductive materials, or other objects to touch
both battery terminals at the same time.
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Do not weld on battery or fasten any objects to battery.
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Do not heat battery in a microwave oven or any other heating
device.
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Keep battery away from sources of high voltage.
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Do not expose battery to static electricity.
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Do not use or mix battery with damaged or worn out batteries, or
other types of batteries.
BATTERY ACID can BURN SKIN and EYES.
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Replace damaged battery.
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Do not touch materials from inside a damaged
battery.
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Flush eyes and skin immediately with water.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
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Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s
Manual carefully before using the battery or
battery charger. Read the safety information at
the beginning of the manual and in each
section.
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Dispose of battery according to local, state, and federal require-
ments. Do not dispose of battery in fire or water.
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Contact the equipment manufacturer if you have any questions
about the battery.
2-3. Proposition 65 Warnings
Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases
which contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California
Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to
the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after use.
