ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Precautions
CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and explosive
hydrogen gas.
D Do not cause a spark by contacting the battery
terminals with tools.
D Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive
sulfuric acid.
D Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes.
D Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
D Wear protective safety glasses when working near
the battery.
D Keep children away from the battery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
D If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with
clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention.
If possible, continue to apply
water with a sponge or cloth while traveling to the
medical office.
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D If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the
contacted area. If you feel a pain or burn, get medical
attention immediately.
D If electrolyte gets on your clothes, there is a
possibility of its soaking through to your skin, so
immediately take off the exposed clothing and follow
the procedure above, if necessary.
D If you accidentally to swallow electrolyte, drink a
large quantity of water or milk. Follow with milk of
magnesia, beaten raw egg or vegetable oil. Then go
immediately for emergency help.
D Warning:
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.