Warnings

Battery

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Warnings

Observe the warnings on the battery, in the instructions of use of the battery and in the operating manual.

Wear eye-protecting googles

Keep children away from acids and batteries

Risk of explosion

Battery charging produces a highy explosive oxyhydrogen gas mixture.

Fire, sparks, unshielded light and smoking are prohibited

Avoid producing sparks when handling cables and electrical equipment.

Avoid short-circuits.

Risk of injury from caustic substances

The battery is highly caustic, therefore:

wear protective gloves and goggles;

do not tilt the battery to avoid acid from flowing out of the degassing openings

First aid

When the eyes haven been splashed with acid, rinse immediately for several minutes with clear water Consult a doctor immediately thereafter.

Neutralize splashes of acid on the skin or on the clothing immediately with anti-acid or soap solution and rinse with water thereafter.

Warning note

Do not expose batteries unprotected to direct sunlight. Discharged batteries can freeze in and must therfore be stored in a frost-protected places.