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• Before connecting charging cables to a battery that is installed in a 
  vehicle, disconnect the vehicles grounded battery cable. Reconnect the 
  vehicle’s grounded battery cable after the charging cables are removed. 
  This procedure will prevent the possibility of short circuit and sparks if 
  you make accidental contact between a battery terminal and the 
  vehicle’s frame or body.
• Do not attempt to start an automobile engine while the generator still  
  connected to the battery. The generator may be damaged.
• Connect the positive battery terminal to the positive charging cord. Do 
  not re-verse the charging cables, or serious damage to the generator  
  and/or the battery may occur.
• The battery gives off explosive gases; Keep spark, flames and cigarettes 
  away. Provide adequate ventilation when charging. 
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When charging batteries, person must be present to 
monitor the voltage. Stop charging when the voltage of 
the batteries is above 16V. 
Failure to do so may result in battery explosion, causing serious injury 
or death.
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The battery contains sculpture acid (electrolyte). 
Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. 
Wear protective clothing and a face shield.
• If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water.
• If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes 
  and call a physician.
• If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk and follow with   
  milk or magnesia or vegetable oil and call a physician.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN, PETS AND UNTRAINED PEOPLE.                                                                
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