MULTIQUIP Power WHISPERWATT DCA150SSI Operation And Parts Manual page 11

BatterY SaFetY
Danger
Do not
„ drop the battery. There is a possibility that the
battery will explode.
Do not
„ expose the battery to open fl ames,
sparks, cigarettes, etc. The battery contains
combustible gases and liquids. If these
gases and liquids come into contact with a
fl ame or spark, an explosion could occur.
WarnIng
alWaYS
wear safety glasses when handling
„
the battery to avoid eye irritation. The battery
contains acids that can cause injury to the
eyes and skin.
„ Use well-insulated gloves when picking up the battery.
alWaYS keep the battery charged. If the battery is not
„
charged, combustible gas will build up.
alWaYS recharge the battery in a well-ventilated
„
environment to avoid the risk of a dangerous concentration
of combustible gasses.
If the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes into
„
contact with clothing or skin, rinse skin or clothing
immediately with plenty of water.
„ If the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes into
contact with eyes, rinse eyes immediately with plenty
of water and contact the nearest doctor or hospital to
seek medical attention.
CautIon
alWaYS disconnect the negatIve battery terminal
„
before performing service on the generator.
alWaYS
keep battery cables in good working condition.
„
Repair or replace all worn cables.
DCa150SSI/DCa150SSIu 60 hz gen. • operatIon anD partS manual — rev. #0 (11/23/09) — page 11
SAfETY INfOrMATION
envIronmental SaFetY
NOTICE
„ Dispose of hazardous waste properly.
Examples of potentially hazardous waste
are used motor oil, fuel and fuel fi lters.
Do not
use food or plastic containers to
„
dispose of hazardous waste.
Do not
pour waste, oil or fuel directly onto the ground,
„
down a drain or into any water source.