An electric fan can start
up
even wt.-.r the
engine
is
not running and can injure you. Keep
hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
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Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more
light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You
don’t need to add water tsthe ACDelco@
battery installed
in
your new vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right
amount of fluid
is
there.
If
it
is
low, add water
to
take care of that first. If you don’t, explosive
gas could be present.
CAUTION: (Continued)
Battery fluid contains acid that can
burn
you.
Don’t get
it
on
you. If you accidentally get
it
in
your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
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Fans or other moving el,,,ne parts can
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ure
you badly. Keep your hands away from moving
parts once the engine
is
running.
5.
Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or
missing insulation.
If
they do, you could get a
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Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive
(+)
will go to
positive
(+)
or to a remote positive (+) terminal
if
the vehicle has one. Negative
(-)
will go to a heavy,
unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative
(-)
terminal
if
the vehicle with the dead
battery has one.
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