CAUTION
Where to safely charge the battery
■
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a garage
or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation.
Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
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If electrolyte gets in your eyes
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Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medi-
cal attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while
traveling to the nearest medical facility.
If electrolyte gets on your skin
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Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical atten-
tion immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes
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It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the clothing and
follow the procedure above if necessary.
If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
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Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention imme-
diately.
NOTICE
When recharging the battery
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Never recharge the battery while the engine is operating. Also, be sure all acces-
sories are turned off.
When adding distilled water
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Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during battery recharging may cause corrosion.
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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