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Battery safety
Remove any metal wrist
bands and jewellery
before working in the engine
compartment.
Batteries contain sulphuric acid, which is both corrosive and
poisonous. If spillage occurs:
•
On clothing or the skin - remove any contaminated
clothing immediately, flush the skin with large amounts of
water, and seek medical attention urgently.
•
In the eyes - flush with clean water immediately for at least
15 minutes. Seek medical attention urgently.
•
Swallowing battery acid can be fatal unless IMMEDIATE
action is taken - seek medical attention urgently.
Battery disconnection and removal
Care point: NEVER run the
engine with the battery
disconnected, or disconnect the
battery while the engine is
running.
Before disconnecting or removing the battery, disarm the
alarm, and ensure that the starter switch and all electrical
equipment is turned off.
Do not allow the battery
terminals or cables to
make contact with tools or metal
parts of the car.
Disconnect the negative (‘-’) cable first and then the positive
(‘+’) cable (when reconnecting, connect the positive cable
first and then the negative cable).
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