DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6- 21
If any electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush your eyeswith clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi- ate medical attention. If pos-sible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth until medical attention is re-ceived. If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash thecontacted area. If you feel a pain or a burn- ing sensation, get medicalattention immediately. Wear eye protection when charging or working near abattery. Always provide ventilation when working in an en-closed space.
o When lifting a plastic-cased bat- tery, excessive pressure on the case may cause battery acid to leak, resulting in personal injury.Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
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G210B01Y-GAT Checking the Battery Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corrosion around the battery posts orterminals should be removed using a solution of household baking soda and warm water. After the battery terminalsare dry, cover them with a light coating of grease.
WARNING:
Always read the following instructions carefully when handling a battery. Keep lighted cigarettes andall other flames or sparks away from the battery. Hydrogen, which is a highlycombustible gas, is always present in battery cells and may explode if ignited.Keep batteries out of the reach of children because batteries contain highly cor-rosive SULFURIC ACID. Do not allow battery acid to con- tact your skin, eyes, cloth-ing or paint finish. o Never attempt to charge the bat-
tery when the battery cables areconnected.
o The electrical ignition system works with high voltage.Never touch these componentswith the engine running or the ignition switched on.
