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WARNING
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• Do not attempt boost charging under any cir-
cumstances.
• Battery electrolyte is poisonous and danger-
ous, causing severe burns, etc. Contains sul-
furic acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.
Antidote: External – Flush with water. Internal
- Drink large quantities of water or milk. Fol-
low with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention. Batteries produce
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, ciga-
rettes, etc., away. Ventilate when charging or
using in enclosed space. Always shield eyes
when working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
2. Check:
Using a digital volt meter, the state of a dis-
charged MF battery can be checked by measur-
ing open-circuit voltage (the voltage measured
with the positive and negative terminals being
disconnected).
CAUTION:
The battery must charged after it is filled with
electrolyte. If this is not done, the life of the bat-
tery will be shortened drastically. Since the pro-
cedure for charging the battery is not explained
in the assembly manual, refer to the service
manual for more details.
