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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION Precautions ! CAUTION BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas. S Do not cause a spark by contacting the battery terminals with tools. S Do not smoke or light a match near the battery. The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid. S Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes. S Never inhale or swallow electrolyte. S Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery. S Keep children away from the battery. EMERGENCY MEASURES S If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while traveling to the medical office. 222 S If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contacted area. If you feel a pain or burn, get medical attention immediately. S If electrolyte gets on your clothes, there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin, so immediately take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above, if necessary. S If you happen to swallow electrolyte, drink a large quantity of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten raw egg or vegetable oil. Then go immediately for emergency help.

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
222
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Precautions
CAUTION
!
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and explosive
hydrogen gas.
S
Do not cause a spark by contacting the battery
terminals with tools.
S
Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive
sulfuric acid.
S
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes.
S
Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
S
Wear protective safety glasses when working
near the battery.
S
Keep children away from the battery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
S
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush your eyes
with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get
immediate
medical
attention.
If
possible,
continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth
while traveling to the medical office.
S
If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash
the contacted area. If you feel a pain or burn, get
medical attention immediately.
S
If electrolyte gets on your clothes, there is a
possibility of its soaking through to your skin, so
immediately take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if necessary.
S
If you happen to swallow electrolyte, drink a large
quantity of water or milk. Follow with milk of
magnesia, beaten raw egg or vegetable oil. Then
go immediately for emergency help.