E4-30EMU04041CHECKING BATTERY (for Electricstart models)wBattery electrolytic fluid is dangerous; itcontains sulfuric acid and therefore is poi-sonous and highly caustic.Always follow these preventive mea-sures:8 Avoid bodily contact with electrolyticfluid as it can cause severe burns orpermanent eye injury.8 Wear protective eye gear when han-dling or working near batteries.Antidote (EXTERNAL):8 SKIN - Flush with water.8 EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutesand get immediate medical attention.Antidote (INTERNAL):8 Drink large quantities of water or milkfollowed by milk of magnesia, beatenegg, or vegetable oil. Get immediatemedical attention.Batteries also generate explosive hydro-gen gas; therefore, you should always fol-low these preventive measures:8 Charge batteries in a well-ventilatedarea.8 Keep batteries away from fire, sparks,or open flames (e.g., welding equip-ment, lighted cigarettes, etc.).8 DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-dling batteries.8 KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTICFLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
