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Starting System & Charging System (H4SO): Battery: Inspection: Notes

WARNING:
  • Electrolyte has toxicity; be careful handling the fluid.
  • Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Especially at contact with eyes, blush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention.
  • Batteries produce explosive gasses. Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes away.
  • Ventilate when charging or using in enclosed space.
  • For safety, in case an explosion does occur, wear eye protection or shield your eyes when working near any battery. Never lean over a battery.
  • Do not let the battery fluid contact eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint-work because battery fluid is corrosive acid.
  • To lessen the risk of sparks, remove rings, metal watch-bands, and other metal jewelry. Never allow metal tools to contact the positive battery terminal and anything connected to it while you are at the same time in contact with any other metallic portion of the vehicle because a short circuit will be caused.