Battery Safety Instructions - BMW F 650 GS Manual

Battery safety instructions

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Battery acid is highly caustic.
Do not allow it to contact the
eyes, face, hands, clothing or
paint work.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN
Never create sparks or bring
a naked flame or a glowing
cigarette near the battery.
Batteries generate explosive
gases.
Charge batteries only in well-
ventilated areas. Be sure to
open the plugs of all the bat-
tery cells.
Always wear protective gog-
gles and protective gloves
when performing work asso-
ciated with the battery.
If anyone comes into contact
with battery acid or is
exposed to toxic fumes from
the battery, have them exam-
ined by a physician without
delay.
First aid prior to treatment by
a physician:
• Contact with skin: rinse with
plenty of clean water
• Acid swallowed: victim
must drink plenty of water
or milk (into which a raw
egg should be stirred).
Do not cause the victim to
vomit.
• Eyes attacked by battery
acid or fumes from battery:
Rinse the eyes out several
times with plenty of clean
water. The eyelid should be
held open while doing so.
• Thoroughly rinse clothing
wetted by battery acid
immediately with water