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guidelines carefully when recharging a
battery:
• Before attempting any service in the
electrical installation, disconnect the
battery negative cable.
• Allow no sparks or open flame
anywhere near the charging area.
• Charge a battery only in a well-
ventilated area, such as outdoors or
in a fully open garage which
contains no pilot lights or other
flames. Gases generated during the
charging process must be allowed
to escape.
• Always make sure the battery
charger is OFF before connecting or
disconnecting the cable clamps.
• To avoid short circuits, damage to
the vehicle, or personal injury, never
place metal tools or jumper cables
on the battery or nearby. Metal that
accidentally comes in contact with
the positive battery terminal or any
other metal on the vehicle (that is in
contact with the positive terminal),
could cause a short circuit or an
explosion.
Charging Reminders
• Use protective eyewear.
• Keep all batteries away from
children.
• Never reverse battery poles.
• Never attempt to place the vehicle
in motion, or run the engine with
batteries disconnected.
• Keep the battery clean and dry.
• Look for any signs of damage.
• Battery terminals should not be
coated with improper grease. Use
petroleum jelly or commercially
available, noncorrosive,
nonconductive terminal coatings.
• Never use a fast charger as a
booster to start the engine. This can
seriously damage sensitive
electronic components such as
relays, radio, etc., as well as the
battery charger. Fast charging a
battery is dangerous and should
only be attempted by a competent
mechanic with the proper
equipment.
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