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Burst & Explosion Hazards
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If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water for at least 10
minutes and get medical attention immediately.
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If battery acid comes in contact with your eyes, flush your eyes immediately, for a minimum of
15 minutes, and seek immediate medical attention.
d) First aid
Protect your eyes and skin against corrosion from acids when coming into
contact with the battery! Use acid-proof goggles, clothing, and gloves!
Do not use the unit for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with
home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and
damage property. Use the unit for charging a lead-acid battery only.
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Do not smoke, strike a match or use a lighter, or create a spark near the
battery.
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Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Protect yourself
from a highly explosive hydrogen-oxygen reaction! The battery may emit
gaseous hydrogen during charging. Oxyhydrogen is an explosive mix of
gaseous hydrogen and oxygen. Contact with open fire (flames, embers, or
sparks) will cause the so-called oxyhydrogen reaction! Perform charging in
a well-ventilated room. Be sure there is no open fire during charging! To
reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those
published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment
you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
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Ensure the positive terminal connection cable does not come into contact
with fuel lines (e.g. petrol pipe)!
WARNING:
Danger of chemical burns!
WARNING:
Burst hazard.
WARNING:
Explosion hazards
