AWARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. 7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION 7.4 BATTERY -I BATTERY HAZARD PREVENTION 1 Battery electrolite 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 ve- getable 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 or 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 jects, such as tools, across the terminals. contact with metallic ob- Tighten the battery terminals securely. Loosened terminals can to an explosion. generate sparks and lead 1-13