20
2 For Your Safety
WARNING:
1. Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dan-
gerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during
normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of
utmost importance, if you have any doubt, that
each time before using your tester, you read these
instructions very carefully.
2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these
instructions and hose published by the battery
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equip-
ment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
Observe cautionary markings on these items.
3. Do not expose the tester to rain or snow.
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
1. Someone should be within range of your voice or
close enough to come to your aid when you work
near a lead acid battery.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
3. Wear safety glasses and protective clothing.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash imme-
diately with soap and water. If acid enters eye,
immediately flood eye with running cold water
for at least ten minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of
battery or engine.
6. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal
tool onto the battery. It could spark or short-circuit
the battery or other electrical parts and could
cause an explosion.
7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, brace-
lets, necklaces and watches when working with a
lead acid battery. It can produce a short circuit
current high enough to weld a ring or the like to
metal causing a severe burn.
Содержание V3748
Страница 34: ......
