Personal Safety Precautions

•Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead-acid batteries.

•Ensure someone is within range of your voice in case aid is needed while working with or near a lead-acid battery.

•Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid gets in your eyes, or on your skin or clothing. If this occurs, wash with soap and water immediately and get medical attention.

•When working with a battery, avoid touching your eyes. Acid particles (corrosion) may get into your eyes. If this occurs, ﬂush eyes immediately with running cold water for at least 10 min- utes and get medical attention.

•Remove all personal metal items from your body, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches, while working with a lead- acid battery. A battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring (or similar object) to metal, causing a severe burn.

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