Safety Information; Gem Owner's Manual - GEM e2 2005 Owner's Manual

Things to Know Before You Operate Your Vehicle

SAFETY INFORMATION

Your vehicle is battery powered. Handled improperly, batteries
can be dangerous. Follow the precautions provided on pages
12-13 during charging operations to avoid personal injury or
damage to electrical components in the vehicle.
• Read the Owner's Manual before operating this vehicle.
• Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area only.
• Keep children away from the batteries during charging.
• Batteries can emit explosive hydrogen gases when charging.
Keep sparks and flames away from the battery area of the vehicle.
Tools, wires and metal objects can cause sparks when shorted
across a battery. Follow all instructions carefully when dealing
with batteries.
• The batteries in the GEM vehicle are either 12-volt flooded or gel
batteries, specially built for electric vehicle application. Automotive
batteries should neverbe used.
• Some electrolyte can leak from damaged or defective flooded
batteries. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
GEM Owner's Manual - Page 12
WARNING!