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2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
2.1 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
2.2 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and
watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery
can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring to
metal, causing a severe burn.
2.3 Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the
battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical
part that may cause an explosion.
2.4 Do not permit the internal battery of the unit to freeze. Never charge a
frozen battery.
2.5 To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clamps to touch together or
contact the same piece of metal.
2.6 Consider having someone nearby to come to your aid when you work
near a lead-acid battery.
2.7 Have plenty of fresh water, soap and baking soda nearby for use, in
case battery acid contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing.
2.8 Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and
protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the
battery.
2.9 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash
the area with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately
ood the eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get
medical attention right away.
2.10 If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs
or water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
2.11 Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking soda before attempting
to clean up.
2.12 This product contains a lithium ion battery. In case of re, you
may use water, a foam extinguisher, Halon, CO
2
, ABC dry chemical,
powdered graphite, copper powder or soda (sodium carbonate)
to extinguish the re. Once the re is extinguished, douse the
product with water, an aqueous-based extinguishing agent, or other
nonalcoholic liquids to cool the product and prevent the battery from
re-igniting. NEVER attempt to pick up or move a hot, smoking, or
burning product, as you may be injured.
2.13 WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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