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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A BATTERY
1) Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Use in
well-ventilated area.
2) Consider having someone close enough or within the range of your
voice to come to your aid when you work near a battery.
3) Do NOT smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark in vicinity of battery
or engine. Avoid explosive gas, flames and sparks.
4) Remove all personal jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and
watches while working with a vehicle battery. These items may produce
a short-circuit that could cause severe burns.
5) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the
battery. It might spark or short-circuit a battery or other electrical
hardware which may cause an explosion or fire.
6) Wear complete eye protection, hand and clothing protection. Avoid
touching eyes while working near a battery.
7) Study all battery manufacturer
’
s specific precautions such as
removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended
rates of charge.
8) Clean battery terminals before connected with the charger. Be careful
to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
9) When it is necessary to remove a battery from vehicle to charge,
always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all
accessories in the vehicle are off in order to prevent an arc.
10) It is NOT intended to supply power to an extra-low-voltage electrical
system or to charge dry-cell batteries. Charging dry-cell batteries may
burst and cause injury to persons and property.
11) NEVER charge a frozen, damaged, leaking or non-rechargeable
battery.
12) If battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately
with soap and water. If electrolyte enters eye, immediately flood eye
with running clean cold water for at least 15 minutes and get medical
attention immediately.
