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Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas
to
explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use
a
flashlight if
you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough
water. You don't
need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery
installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of
fluid
is
there. If
it is
low, add
water to
take
care of
that first.
If you don't,
explosive gas
could be
present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn
you.
Don't get it on you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place
with
water and get medical help immediately.
5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock,
The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Before
you
connect the cables, here are some basic
things you should know. Positive
(+)
will
go
to
positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
will go to negative
(-)
or a metal engine part. Don't connect positive
(+)
to
negative
(-),
or you'll get a
short that would
damage
the battery and maybe other parts, too.
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
5-5
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