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Precautions when working with batteries
WARNING: Explosion and Fire 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 sparks or flame in vicinity of the engine or batteries.
4. Be careful not to drop metal objects on the battery or allow metal tool to simultaneously
touch the positive and negative cable ends or battery terminals. This may cause a
spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and cause an explosion.
5. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working with batteries. Batteries produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a
ring or other similar objects to metal, causing a severe BURN.
6. If you need to remove a battery, always remove the positive terminal from the battery
first. Make sure all accessories are off so you don’t cause an arc.
7. Someone should be within range of your voice, or close enough to come to your aid
when you work near batteries.
8. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing,
and eyes.
9. Wear complete eye and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while working
near batteries.
10. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters your eyes, immediately flood them with running cold water for at least twenty
minutes and get medical attention immediately.
11. Keep a supply of baking soda on hand in the area of the batteries. Baking soda
neutralizes lead-acid battery electrolyte.
Precautions for using rechargeable appliance
CAUTION: Equipment Damage
The output of the powerpack inverter is a modified sine wave.
Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer
that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output.
Some chargers for rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the
450W powerpack.
