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2. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by
the battery manufacturer and by the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in
the vicinity of the battery. Review all cautionary markings on these products.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when
you work near a lead-acid battery.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or
eyes.
3. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while
working near a battery.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If battery
acid enters the eye, immediately flood the eye with running cold water for at least 10 min-
utes and get medical attention immediately.
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
6. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might
spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part and cause an explosion.
7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when
working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current
high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
8. Use the battery charger for charging gel-cell, AGM or flooded lead-acid batteries only. It is
not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor
application. Do not use the 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.
9. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
1. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.
2. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
3. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manu-
facturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell
caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.