1.2.8.6 Battery safety
WARNING: Battery explosion and acid
hazard.
Battery gases are explosive and acid
is corrosive. Personal injury or death
can occur.
Keep sparks or open flame away from
the battery. Always disconnect the
grounded (-) cable first. If fluid comes
in contact with skin or cloths, wash
fluid off immediately. If fluid is
ingested or gets in the eyes, seek
medical help immediately. Never
charge a frozen battery.
Electrical storage batteries give off flammable
hydrogen gas. Do not smoke around batteries.
Keep open flames and and electrical sparks away
from the battery.
Do not put tools or other objects on a battery.
Be careful when you connect booster cables to the
machine. Electrical component damage and
battery explosion can occur if the booster cables
are not installed correctly.
Battery posts, terminals and other battery parts
contain lead and lead compounds. Clean your
hands after you touch a battery.
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The fluid in the electrical storage batteries contains
sulfuric acid. Do not let the fluid touch your eyes,
skin, or clothing. Clean your hands after you touch
a battery.
If battery fluids touch your skin, flush immediately
with large quantities of water.
If battery fluids touch your eyes, flush with water
for 15 minutes and get medical treatment
immediately.
If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or
milk. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical
treatment immediately.
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