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Customer Safety Information

WARNING

HYDROGEN GAS IS PRODUCED DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. THIS GAS CAN EXPLODE IF FLAMES, SPARKS, OR LIGHTED TOBACCO ARE BROUGHT NEAR THE BATTERY.

WHEN CHARGING OR USING A BATTERY IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE, ALWAYS PROVIDE VENTILATION, AND SHIELD YOUR FACE AND EYES.

KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES. ALSO, SHIELD YOUR EYES WHEN WORKING NEAR THE BATTERY TO PROTECT AGAINST POSSIBLE SPLASHING OF THE ACID SOLUTION.

IN CASE OF ACID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, OR CLOTHING, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR A PERIOD OF 15 MINUTES AND THEN GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

IF ACID IS SWALLOWED, CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.