2.10 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash
the area with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately
flood the eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and
get medical attention right away. Battery acid can cause blindness
and severe burns.
2.11 If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of
eggs or water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention
immediately.
2.12 Clean the battery connector before charging the battery. During
cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact
with your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to
neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion.
Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
2.13 Remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it. Do not charge the
battery on a surface (such as a kitchen countertop) which could be
damaged by the acid contained inside the battery. Take precautions
to protect the surface on which you charge the battery.
2.14 Do not charge the battery upside down. The battery must be
upright while charging.
2.15 The battery must be handled by adults only. The battery is heavy
and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the battery could
result in serious injury.
3.
GETTING STARTED
HAVE THE CORRECT BATTERY/
CONNECTOR COMBINATION.
MATCH THE PICTURE SHOWN
WITH THE VEHICLE'S CONNECTOR
AND CONFIRM YOU HAVE THE
CORRECT MODEL BATTERY. DO NOT
MODIFY THE CONNECTOR OR WIRING
HARNESS ON THE BATTERY OR
VEHICLE OR IT COULD RESULT IN
AN ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
MAKE SURE YOU
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