Battery
Safety Information for Battery Handling
When servicing the batteries, please absolutely observe
the following warning information and safety regulations:
Battery acids are strongly caustic. Wear safety gloves
and eye protectors. Do not tilt battery for this will result in
acid leaking through degassing openings.
Never replenish unimpaired battery cells.
When filling level is too high, battery acid will spill out
of the degassing openings.
Rinse any acid spray form eyes or skin immediately
with clear water. Then visit a doctor without delay.
Use only destilled water to replenish battery cells.
Keep away children from the battery and the battery acid
as well as from the charging device
Avoid spark formation while handling cables
and electrical devices.
Never short-circuit battery poles.
Danger of injury by highly charged sparks.
Always keep batteries in a clean and dry place
to avoid leak current.
Only charge batteries in well ventilated rooms.
Don't smoke and keep away open flames and
electric sparks, because the charging process
produces a highly explosive combustive mixture.
In order to prevent health impairment do not smoke,
eat, or drink in the vicinity of the battery charging device.
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