8-44 Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to handle batteries or battery electrolyte carefully.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could be poisoned. You could be severely burned by the sulfuric acid in battery
electrolyte. Batteries produce explosive gases.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Always shield eyes when working near batteries.
Keep out of reach of children.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Dri nk large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg or vegetable oil. Get prompt medical attention.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. Keep batteries
away from sparks, ames, cigarettes or ot her sources of ignition. Ventilate when charging
or using in a closed space.
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