Battery Hazards - Generac Power Systems 10 kW Owner's Manual

DANGER
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.

Battery Hazards

DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes,
flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Electrical shock. Disconnect battery ground
terminal before working on battery or battery
wires. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and can
cause severe chemical burns. Wear protective gear
when working with batteries. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of burn. Do not open or mutilate batteries.
Batteries contain electrolyte solution which can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or
eyes, flush with water and seek immediate medical
attention.
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death, or serious injury.
Always recycle batteries in accordance with
local laws and regulations. Contact your local
solid waste collection site or recycling facility
to obtain information on local recycling pro-
Owner's Manual for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
cesses. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council Interna-
tional website at: http://batterycouncil.org.
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