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Maintenance and care
Battery: safety instructions
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Warning:
Battery acid is highly caustic.
It must not contact the eyes,
face hands, clothing or the
vehicle's paintwork.
KEEP IT OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN!
Never create sparks or bring
a naked flame or a glowing
cigarette near the battery.
Batteries generate explosive
gases.
Charge batteries only in well-
ventilated areas. The cell
plugs must be opened when
recharging the battery.
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Warning:
For all work involving the bat-
tery, protective goggles and
gloves should be worn.
If anyone comes into contact
with battery acid or is
exposed to toxic fumes from
the battery, have them exam-
ined by a physician without
delay.
Before the victim can be seen
by the physician, take the fol-
lowing first aid measures:
• Contact with skin: wash off
with plenty of clean water.
• Acid swallowed: victim
must drink plenty of water
or milk (into which a raw
egg should be stirred).
Do not cause the victim to
vomit.
• Eyes attacked by battery
acid or fumes from battery:
Rinse the eyes out several
times with plenty of clean
water. The eyelid should be
held open while doing so.
• Rinse clothing wetted by
battery acid immediately
with water.
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