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poisonous and highly caustic.
Always follow these preventive mea-
sures:
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Avoid bodily contact with electrolytic
fluid as it can cause severe burns or
permanent eye injury.
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Wear protective eye gear when han-
dling or working near batteries.
Antidote (EXTERNAL):
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SKIN - Flush with water.
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EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get immediate medical attention.
Antidote (INTERNAL):
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Drink large quantities of water or milk
followed by milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate
medical attention.
Batteries also generate explosive hydro-
gen gas; therefore, you should always
follow these preventive measures:
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Charge batteries in a well-ventilated ar-
ea.
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Keep batteries away from fire, sparks,
or open flames (for example: welding
equipment, lighted cigarettes, and so
on.)
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DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTIC
FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION:
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A poorly maintained battery will quickly
deteriorate.
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Ordinary tap water contains minerals
harmful to a battery, and should not be
used for topping up.
1. Check the electrolyte level at least once
a month. Fill to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended level when necessary. Top
up only with distilled water (or pure de-
ionized water suitable to use in batter-
ies).
2. Always keep the battery in a good state
of charge. Installing a voltmeter will help
you monitor your battery. If you will not
use the boat for a month or more, re-
move the battery from the boat and store
it in a cool, dark place. Completely re-
charge the battery before using it.
3. If the battery will be stored for longer
than a month, check the specific gravity
of the fluid at least once a month and re-
charge the battery when it is low.
NOTE:
Consult a Yamaha dealer when charging or
re-charging batteries.
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Connecting the battery
WARNING
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Mount the battery holder securely in a
dry, well-ventilated, vibration-free loca-
tion in the boat. Install a fully charged bat-
tery in the holder.
CAUTION:
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Make sure the main switch (on applica-
ble models) is “” (off) before work-