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11. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID

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.

12.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

a) Consider having someone 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 12V LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended to sup-

ply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor applica-

tion. 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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