IPA Tools 9008-SE Super MUTT Standard Edition - Manual (Page 5)

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BATTERY GASES, TESTER PREPARATION
AND TESTER/CHARGER LOCATION
RISK OF EXPLOSION
• Gases produced by a battery are highly explosive.
• Wear safety goggles and protective clothing, both
users and bystanders.
• Use in an area having at least four air changes per hour.
• Read, understand and follow all instructions for charger, battery, vehicle and any
equipment used near battery and charger.
• Do not smoke, strike a match, place metal tools on battery or cause a spark in the
vicinity of the battery. When removing battery cables, remove the ground cable first.
• Clean terminals before charging battery. During cleaning, keep corrosive particles
from eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize acid and help
eliminate airborne corrosion.
• Never allow clamps on charger cables to touch each other.
• Do not expose tester or charger to rain, snow, or wet conditions.
• Do not allow battery gases or acid to contact MUTT
® cabinet. Do not place charger
directly above or below battery.
• Fill battery to level specified by battery manufacturer using distilled water.
• Do not remove cell caps while charging per manufacturer’s instructions.
• Make sure tester cable clamps make tight connections.
• Battery explosion can cause injury.
ACID BURNS
• Battery acid is highly corrosive sulfuric acid.
• Wear safety goggles, both user and bystanders.
• Wear safety gloves.
• Make sure someone can hear you or is close enough to provide aid when working
near battery.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby. If battery acid contacts skin, clothing or
eyes, flush the exposed area with soap and water for 10 minutes. Seek medical help.
• Do not touch eyes while working near battery.
• Battery acid can burn eyes and skin.