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10.
WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID
BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING
NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR
THIS REASON, IT IS OF THE UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE
THE CHARGER.
b)
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those pub
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lished by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment
you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking on these
products and on engine.
11. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
a) Consider having someone close enough to come to your aid when you work
near a lead-acid battery.
b)
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing or eyes.
c) Always wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching
eyes while working near battery.
d)
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least
10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
e)
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might
spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.
g)
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and
watches when working with 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.
h) Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to
supply power to a 12 V device. Do not use battery charger for dry-cell batteries
