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BATTERY CARE AND DISPOSAL
Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75° F (23.5° C) or below 32° F (0°C).
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES
WHICH MUST BE RECYCLED IN ACCORDANCE TO
YOUR LOCAL AND STATE LAWS. PLEASE CAREFULLY
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING DISPOSAL
INSTRUCTIONS:
Disposal:
This product contains sealed lead acid batteries which must be disposed of
or recycled in an environmentally safe manner. Do not dispose of the batteries in your
household trash. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire, as the battery may explode
or leak. The incineration, disposal in landfill and/or placing sealed lead acid batteries
with household trash is prohibited by law in most areas. Return exhausted batteries to
a state or federal approved lead acid battery recycler or check with your local retailer
of vehicle batteries. If you live in Florida or Minnesota, it is prohibited by law to throw
away lead-acid batteries in the municipal waste stream.
WARNING
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Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
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Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75° F (23.5° C) or below 32° F (0°C).
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If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the battery
in a plastic bag. See instructions above for proper disposal. If acid comes into
contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and contact
a physician.
CARE
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If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and place the
damaged battery in a plastic bag. See information above for proper disposal.
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If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least 15
minutes and call a physician.
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If acid is internally ingested, give water, milk of magnesia or egg whites
immediately. Never give emetics or induce vomiting. Call a physician.
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Leaving the battery in a discharged condition will ruin it.
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Always remove an exhausted battery from the vehicle. Battery leakage and
corrosion can damage the vehicle.
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Do not store the battery on a surface (such as a kitchen counter top) which could be
damaged by the acid contained inside the battery. Take precautions to protect the
surface on which you store the battery.
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Do not store the battery in temperatures above 75° F (23.5° C) or below 32° F (0°C).
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Use only a 6 volt (7.0Amp/Hr.) battery. Remember to charge the new battery for at
least 18 hours before first use.
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Prevent the battery from moving freely inside the battery compartment. Always use
the battery retainer to secure the battery in the battery compartment.
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Examine the battery, charger and their connectors for excessive wear or damage
each time you charge the battery. If damage is detected, do not use the charger or
the battery until you have replaced the worn or damaged part.
