Duracell Powerpack 300 Owner's Manual page 8

Precautions When Working With
Batteries
WARNING: Explosion Fire or Burns
Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer
and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is
installed.
1. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.
2. Never smoke or allow a spark or fl ame near the engine or
batteries.
3. Be careful not to drop a metal object on the battery or
allow a metal tool to simultaneously touch the positive and
negative cable ends or battery terminals. It might spark or
short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and cause
an explosion.
4. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid
battery. A lead-acid battery produces a short-circuit current
high enough to weld a ring or other similar objects to metal,
causing a severe burn.
5. If you need to remove a battery, always remove the positive
terminal from the battery fi rst. Make sure all accessories
are off so you don't cause an arc.
6. Someone should be within range of your voice, or close
enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-
acid battery.
7. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery
acid contacts skin, clothing, and eyes.
8. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection.
Avoid touching your eyes while working near batteries.
9. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately
with soap and water. If acid enters your eyes, immediately
fl ood them with running cold water for at least twenty
minutes and get medical attention immediately.
10. Keep a supply of baking soda on hand in the area of
the batteries. Baking soda neutralizes lead-acid battery
electrolyte.
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