Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Jump Starter Safety

Jump Starter Safety 

• Do not allow any metal items to come into contact with the battery terminals, short circuits can start fires and cause explosions
 • Do not allow positive and negative lead clamps to touch. Live clamps touching could melt the leads, and start a fire • Always handle battery terminal connectors at arms length
 • Do not attempt to jump start any battery that is leaking, cracked, or otherwise damaged
• Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery
• Unless the battery is of the 'maintenance free' type, always check that the electrolyte level is correct before attempting to jump start
• Only use this starter with conventional lead-acid wet cell batteries. Attempting to charge other types of battery is dangerous, and may invalidate your guarantee
• Be aware that lead-acid batteries emit flammable gases during charging. Do not charge batteries near to any kind of ignition, or heat, source. Do not smoke. Ensure that batteries are well ventilated
• Always wear protective gloves and goggles when handling lead acid batteries
 • Always remove all metal jewellery before handling lead acid batteries
 • Be aware that loose clothing / long hair etc could get caught in moving engine parts when using this product, tie up hair and secure loose clothing
• Wash thoroughly with soap and water if battery acid contacts skin or clothing. If battery acid contacts eyes, wash thoroughly with clean water and seek medical help
• Only use this jump starter in completely dry conditions

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