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WARNING:
Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
1. Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous.
Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation.
For this reason, it is of utmost importance, if you have any doubt,
that each time before using your tester, you read these instructions
very carefully.
2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and
those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of
any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
Observe cautionary markings on theseitems.
3. Do not expose the tester to rain orsnow.
PERSONAL SAFETYPRECAUTIONS:
1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enoughto
come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing oreyes.
3. Wear safety glasses and protectiveclothing.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with
running cold water for at least ten minutes and get medical attention i
mmediately.
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or
engine.
6. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the
battery. It could spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical
parts and could cause anexplosion.
7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces
and watches when working with a lead acid battery. It can produce a
short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal
causing a severeburn.