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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to handle batteries or battery elec-
trolyte carefully.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could be poisoned. You could be
severely burned by the sulfuric acid in bat-
tery electrolyte.
Batteries produce explosive gases.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Always shield eyes when working near
batteries. Keep out of reach of children.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get prompt
medical attention.
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WARNING
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. Keep batter-
ies away from sparks, flames, cigarettes
or other sources of ignition. Ventilate
when charging or using in a closed space.
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