Honda GOLDWING GL1500 Owner's Manual page 103

CAUTION:
• When checking the battery electrolyte level, or adding
distilled water, make sure the breather tube is connected to
the battery breather outlet.
• Use only distilled water in the battery. Tap water will
shorten the service life of the battery.
• Filling the battery above the UPPER LEVEL line may cause
the electrolyte to overflow, resulting in corrosion to engine
or nearby parts. Immediately wash off any spilled
electrolyte.
• The battery breather tube must be routed as shown on the
label. Do not bend or twist the breather tube. A bent or
kinked breather tube may pressurize the battery and
damage its case.
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• The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks, flames,
and cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation when
charging or using the batteries in an enclosed space.
• The battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact
with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Wear protective
clothing and a face shield.
-If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water.
-If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at
least
15
minutes and call a physician immediately.
• Electrolyte is poisonous.
-If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk and
follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and call a
physician.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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