WARNING
BATTERY GASES OR A DAMAGED BATTERY can explode thereby shattering the battery;
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes, skin, destroy clothing, and damage other material; MOVING
PARTS and IMPROPER CONNECTIONS can cause serious personal injury and damage
equipment.
Keep sparks, flames, cigarettes, and other ignition sources away from batteries.
Ensure that all personnel are a safe distance from batteries and clear of moving parts while
starting.
Do not jump start a frozen or completely discharged battery.
Do not jump start a battery which has loose terminals or one having evidence of damage such as
a cracked case or cover.
Be sure that vent caps are tight and level on both batteries and cover both batteries with a damp
cloth.
Wear correct eye and body protection and remove all metal jewelry.
Keep jumper cables clear of moving parts.
Ensure that both batteries are the same voltage.
Do not jump start a vehicle mounted welding generator from the vehicle battery.
Do not jump start by applying power to weld output receptacles or terminals.
Do not allow jumper cable clamps to contact any metal while attaching or removing cables.
a.
Use properly insulated jumper cables of adequate size.
b.
Connect ends of one cable to positive (+) terminals of each battery.
c.
Connect one end of other cable to negative (-) terminal of booster battery.
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