Handling Lead/Acid Batteries - BOMBARDIER Johnson 90 Service Manual

SAFETY
Handling Lead/Acid Batteries
Strong acid solution
(sulfuric acid)
lf spilled or
splashed on any
part of body...
lf solution gets into eyes, wash
~ an¡a doctor immediately.
Charging lead acid batteries
Wash with
lots of water.
1) Attach and remove these cables with
charger UNPLUGGED from 11 O V wall
socket. (Prevents shocks if charger is
defectiva.)
2) Observe correct polarity when
connecting these larger leads.
3) Always charge in a well ventilated
area. Charging causes acid solution to
give off hydrogen gas through the vents
in the caps. Make sure vents are open.
lf clogged, pressure inside may build.
Battery may EXPLODE.
Battery gas is explosive!
While charging or discharging,
remember:
• No smoking
• No flames
• No sparks
Do not check battery charge by
placing metal objects across
posts. You are sure to make
sparks and serious burns are
possible.
,,
Never remove charger cables
from battery posts. lt is a sure
way to make a lot of sparks in an
area surrounded by battery gas.
After charging:
• Shut off charger
• Pull charger plug out of 11 O V
outlet
• Take charger cables off battery
posts.
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