Battery: Service Precautions

Safety Instructions For Handling Vehicle Battery

Battery acid is highly corrosive:
Wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles.
Do not allow any articles containing acid or lead to come into contact with the eyes, the skin or clothing.
Do not tilt the battery, acid may emerge from the vent opening.

In event of contact with acid:
If acid is splashed into the eyes, rinse them immediately for several minutes with clear water. You must then consult a doctor without delay.
If acid is splashed onto the skin or clothing, neutralize it immediately with a soapy solution and rinse with lots of water.
If acid is drunk, consult a doctor immediately.

Explosion hazard:
Strictly no flames, sparks, naked light or smoking!
A highly explosive mixture of electrolytic gas is created when batteries are charged.
Avoid the formation of sparks when handling cables, wiring and electrical devices.
Turn the ignition lock to 0 position before disconnecting or connecting the battery.
Do not short battery terminal posts as this would generate the risk of injury by high-energy sparks.