OM2033 Safety - Section 20 General Safety Page 20-9 BATTERY BATTERY HAZARD PREVENTION Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid and can quickly burn the skin and eat holes in clothing. If you spill acid on yourself, immediately flush the area with water. Battery acid could cause blindness if splashed into the eyes. If acid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with large quantities of water and see a doctor at once. If you accidentally drink acid, drink a large quantity of water or milk, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call a doctor or poison prevention center immediately. When working with batteries ALWAYS wear safety glasses or goggles. Batteries generate hydrogen gas.
Hydrogen gas is very EXPLOSIVE, and is easily ignited with a small spark of flame. Before working with batteries, stop the engine and turn the starting switch to the OFF position. Avoid short-circuiting the battery terminals through accidental contact with metallic objects, such as tools, across the terminals. When removing or installing, check which is the positive (+) terminal and negative (-) terminal. Tighten the battery cap securely. Tighten the battery terminals securely. Loosened terminals can generate sparks and lead to an explosion. when starting the machine with booster cables. not allow the two machines to touch. le first when installing the booster cables.
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