Precautions
for
Working
with
Batteries
WARNING:
Explosion
hazard
1.
Follow
all
instructions
published
by
the
battery
manufacturer
and
the
manufacturer
of
the
equipment
in
which
the
battery
is
installed.
2.
Make
sure
the
area
around
the
battery
is
well
ventilated.
3.
Never
smoke
or
allow
a
spark
or
flame
near
the
engine
or
batteries.
4.
Use
caution
to
reduce
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.
5.
Remove
all
metal
items,
like
rings,
bracelets,
and
watches
when
working
with
lead
‐
acid
batteries.
Lead
‐
acid
batteries
produce
a
short
circuit
current
high
enough
to
weld
metal
to
skin,
causing
a
severe
burn.
6.
Have
someone
within
the
range
of
your
voice
or
close
enough
to
come
to
your
aid
when
you
work
near
a
lead
‐
acid
battery.
7.
Have
plenty
of
fresh
water
and
soap
nearby
in
case
battery
acid
contacts
skin,
clothing,
or
eyes.
8.
Wear
complete
eye
protection
and
clothing
protection.
Avoid
touching
your
eyes
while
working
near
batteries.
9.
If
battery
acid
contacts
skin
or
clothing,
wash
immediately
with
soap
and
water.
If
acid
enters
your
eye,
immediately
flood
it
with
running
cold
water
for
at
least
twenty
minutes
and
get
medical
attention
immediately.
10.
If
you
need
to
remove
a
battery,
make
sure
all
accessories
are
off
so
you
don’t
cause
a
spark.
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