Safety
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 vehicle engine or a battery.
4.Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on a battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and cause an explosion.
5.Remove metal items like rings, bracelets, and watches when working with
6.If you need to disconnect a battery, always remove the negative terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off so you don’t cause an arc.
7.Before making the final connection to a battery, be sure the polarity is correct;
8.When you are making the final connection to a battery, you will see a spark and hear a loud pop. This spark and popping sound is normal.
Precautions for Using Rechargeable Devices
Most
Some chargers for small
•Small
•Some chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools. These types of chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals.
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