Personal Precautions - Medion Auto XS MD 18559 Manual Del Usuario

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning
off controls will not reduce this risk.
10. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS
DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES
DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON,
IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these
instructions and those published by battery
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you
intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary
marking on these products and on engine.
c. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation.

11. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

a. Consider having someone close enough by to come to
your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
b. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
c. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection.
Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
d. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid enters
eye, immediately fl ood eye with running cold water
for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
e. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or fl ame in vicinity of
battery or engine.
f. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool
onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or
other electrical part that may cause explosion.
g. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid
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