Personal Precautions - Bahco BBL12-400 Manual

1.14 Do not set the unit on flammable
materials, such as carpeting,
upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc.
1.15 NEVER place the unit directly
above battery being jumped.

2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE
GASES. A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
2.1 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or
flame in the vicinity of a battery or
engine.
2.2 Remove personal metal items
such as rings, bracelets, necklaces
and watches when working with
a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid
battery can produce a short-circuit
current high enough to weld a ring
to metal, causing a severe burn.
2.3 Be extra cautious, to reduce the
risk of dropping a metal tool onto
the battery. It might spark or short-
circuit the battery or other electrical
part that may cause an explosion.
2.4 Do not permit the internal battery of
the unit to freeze. NEVER charge a
frozen battery.
2.5 To prevent sparking, NEVER allow
clamps to touch together or contact
the same piece of metal.
2.6 Consider having someone nearby
to come to your aid when you work
near a lead-acid battery.
2.7 Have plenty of fresh water, soap
and baking soda nearby for use,
in case battery acid contacts your
eyes, skin, or clothing.
2.8 Wear complete eye and body
protection, including safety goggles
1.16 Do not use the unit to jump start
a vehicle while charging the
internal battery.
and protective clothing. Avoid
touching your eyes while working
near the battery.
2.9 If battery acid contacts your skin
or clothing, immediately wash the
area with soap and water. If acid
enters your eye, immediately flood
the eye with cold running water
for at least 10 minutes and get
medical attention right away.
2.10 If battery acid is accidentally
swallowed, drink milk, the whites
of eggs or water. DO NOT induce
vomiting. Seek medical attention
immediately.
2.11 Neutralize any acid spills
thoroughly with baking soda
before attempting to clean up.
2.12 This product contains a
lithium ion battery. In case of
fire, you may use water, a foam
extinguisher, Halon, CO
dry chemical, powdered graphite,
copper powder or soda (sodium
carbonate) to extinguish the fire.
Once the fire is extinguished,
douse the product with water, an
aqueous-based extinguishing
agent, or other nonalcoholic
liquids to cool the product and
prevent the battery from re-
igniting. NEVER attempt to pick
up or move a hot, smoking, or
burning product, as you may be
injured.
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