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(When Replacing or Servicing Battery)
WARNING
Explosion.
Can cause severe injury or death. Relays in
battery charger cause arcs or sparks.
Locate in a well ventilated area. Keep explosive
fumes away.
Explosion can cause severe injury or death. Battery
gases can cause an explosion. Do not smoke or permit
flame or spark to occur near a battery at any time,
particularly when it is being charged. Avoid contacting
terminals with tools, etc. to prevent burns and to prevent
sparks that could cause an explosion.
wristwatch, rings, and any other jewelry before handling
battery. Never connect negative (–) battery cable to
positive (+) connection terminal of starter solenoid. Do
not test battery condition by shorting terminals together
or sparks could ignite battery gases or fuel vapors. Any
compartment containing batteries must be well
ventilated to prevent accumulation of explosive gases.
To avoid sparks, do not disturb battery charger
connections while battery is being charged and always
turn
charger
off
before
connections.
When disconnecting battery, remove
negative lead first and reconnect it last.
WARNING
Sulfuric acid in batteries.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use protective goggles and clothes.
permanent damage to eyes, burn skin, and eat holes
in clothing.
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Disconnecting Charger
Remove
disconnecting
battery
Can cause
Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause severe injury or
death. Sulfuric acid in battery can cause permanent
damage to eyes, burn skin, and eat holes in clothing.
Always wear splash-proof safety goggles when working
around the battery. If battery electrolyte is splashed in
the eyes or on skin, immediately flush the affected area
for 15 minutes with large quantities of clean water. In the
case of eye contact, seek immediate medical aid. Never
add acid to a battery once the battery has been placed in
service. Doing so may result in hazardous spattering of
electrolyte.
WARNING
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect battery cables before working on
generator set (negative lead first and reconnect it
last).
Accidental starting can cause severe injury or
death. Turn generator master switch to OFF position,
disconnect power to battery charger, and remove
battery cables (remove negative lead first and
reconnect it last) to disable generator set before working
on any equipment connected to generator.
generator set can be started by automatic transfer
switch or remote start/stop switch unless these
precautions are followed.
1. Move generator master switch to OFF position.
2. Remove AC power supply from battery charger.
3. Remove
charger
negative lead first.
The
connectors
from
battery,
Disconnection
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