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ensure the affected eye is always kept lower than the unaffected eye, during both flushing
and transport. This will help keep the affected eye from draining into and contaminating the
unaffected eye. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Internal - If battery electrolyte is ingested, drink large amounts of water or milk. Follow with
milk of magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable oil and seek immediate medical attention.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Clothing or vehicle - Immediately flush area with cold water and neutralize battery electrolyte
with baking soda or household ammonia solution. Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Do not smoke or use open flame near batteries. Do not
allow hot, sparking, or glowing objects near batteries. If batteries are giving off gases, the
presence of heat, flame, or spark may cause fire and/or explosion. Failure to comply may
result in injury or death to personnel.
Wear proper eye protection, gloves, and an apron when working near batteries. Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
Prior to working on or around vehicle, remove all jewelry such as rings, ID tags, bracelets,
etc. Jewelry and tools can catch on equipment, contact positive electrical circuits, and
cause a direct short, severe burns, or electrical shock. Failure to comply may result in
injury or death to personnel.
Secure terminal clamps, cables, and wires away from battery terminals. Loose terminal
clamps can make contact with battery terminals and cause a direct short, severe burns,
or electrical shock. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
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Install positive battery terminal clamp (Figure 5, Item 20) to positive battery terminal (Figure 5, Item 21).
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