SAFETY TIPS

• Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks near any battery. They could ignite flammable hydrogen gas that is released. Work on your battery in a well-ventilated area to diffuse any hydrogen gas buildup. Always wear eye protection when charging a battery or working with battery caps since batteries contain sulfuric acid. If you are splashed with battery acid, wash the area thoroughly for 15 minutes.
• When battery maintenance work must be performed, be careful not to simultaneously touch both terminals or cause a short circuit in any other way. Disconnect the negative cable or cover the terminal with an insulated material.
• When lifting a battery from the ground, squat down and lift with your legs, not with your back. The battery is surprisingly heavy. Furthermore, grab it by opposite corners. If it is squeezed on both ends, the internal pressure may force acid to burst through the vent caps (if so equipped).
• When reconnecting battery cables, always connect the black negative (--) wire LAST. This will minimize the possibility of sparks being created and igniting hydrogen gas that may be present. Likewise, when disconnecting the battery cables, disconnect the negative wire FIRST for the same reason.

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