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Battery: Service Precautions

CAUTION: Batteries generate hydrogen gas which is extremely flammable and may explode violently it ignited by a spark or a flame. Battery acid is extremely corrosive and causes severe personal injury it the acid comes into contact with the skin- blindness if the acid comes into contact with the eyes. In order to avoid severe personal injury, use extreme precaution when servicing the battery or battery-related components.