Duracell Powerpack Pro 300 Owner's Manual page 8

Precautions when working with
batteries
WARNING: Explosion, fi re 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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