Personal Precautions - WeatherTech 200 User Manual

WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
11.
WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID
a)
BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING
NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS
REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE
THAT, YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published
by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend
to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on
engine.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
12.
a) Consider have some one close enough by to come to your aid when you work
near a lead-acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing or eyes.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while
working near battery.
d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10
minutes and get medical attention immediately.
e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might
spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.
g) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches
when working with lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-cir-
cuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
h) Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply
power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application.
Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used
with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons
and damage to property.
i) Never charge a frozen battery.
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