Important Safety Instructions; Personal Precautions - DieHard DH155 Owner's Manual

CONTAINS SEALED, NON-SPILLABLE LEAD-ACID BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
WARNING: Possible explosion hazard. Contact with battery acid may cause severe burns and blindness.
Keep out of reach of children.

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING – When using this
product, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the
following:
1.1 Read all the instructions before
using the product. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury or
death.
1.2 To reduce the risk of injury, close
supervision is necessary when the
product is used near children.
1.3 Do not put fingers or hands into
the product.
1.4 Do not expose the power pack to
rain or snow.
1.5 Use of an attachment not
recommended or sold by the
power pack manufacturer may
result in a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
1.6 To reduce risk of damage to the
electric plug and cord, pull the
plug rather than the cord when
disconnecting the power pack.
1.7 Do not use a battery pack or
appliance that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable
behavior resulting in fire, explosion
or risk of injury.
1.8 Do not operate the power pack
with a damaged cord or plug, or a
damaged output cable.

2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Consider having someone close
enough by to come to your aid
when you work near a lead-acid
battery.
2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and
soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
1.9 Do not disassemble the power
pack, take it to a qualified service
person when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly
may result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
1.10 To reduce the risk of electric
shock, unplug the power pack
from the outlet before attempting
any instructed servicing.
1.11 WARNING –
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a. WORKING IN VICINITY OF
A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS
DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE
GASES DURING NORMAL
BATTERY OPERATION. FOR
THIS REASON, IT IS OF
THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE
THAT YOU FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME
YOU USE THE POWER PACK.
b. To reduce risk of battery
explosion, follow these
instructions and those published
by battery manufacturer and
manufacturer of any equipment
you intend to use in vicinity of
the battery. Review cautionary
markings on these products and
on engine.
2.3 Wear complete eye protection and
clothing protection. Avoid touching
eyes while working near battery.
2.4 If battery acid contacts skin or
clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters
eye, immediately flood eye with
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