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Precautions when working with batteries
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Precautions when working with batteries
1. Follow all instructions published by the battery
manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in
which the battery is installed.
2. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.
3. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or
battery.
4. Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on
the battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or
other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
5. Remove metal items like rings, bracelets, and watches
when working with lead-acid batteries. These batteries
produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring
or the like to metal and cause a severe burn.
6. If you need to remove a battery, always remove the
positive terminal from the battery first. Make sure all
accessories are off so you don’t cause an arc.
WARNING: Explosion and fire hazards