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GENERAL INFORMATION
Battery Safety
WARNING!
Explosion, Electrocution,
or Fire Hazard
Ensure the cables (conductors) are properly sized.
Ensure clearance requirements are strictly enforced around
the batteries.
Ensure the area around the batteries is well ventilated and
clean of debris.
Never smoke, or allow a spark or ame near, the batteries.
Always use insulated tools. Avoid dropping tools onto
batteries or other electrical parts.
Never charge a frozen battery.
Never use old or untested batteries. Check each battery’s
label for age, type, and date code to ensure all batteries are
identical.
If a battery must be removed, always remove the grounded
terminal from the battery rst. Make sure all devices are de-
energized or disconnected to avoid causing a spark.