Maintenance and service/Battery 11-33
Battery
ends. If the rubber is not retained properly,
remove rings, metal watchbands,
the wiper may scratch the rear window
and other metal jewelry. Never
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glass.
allow metal tools to contact the
WARNING
positive battery terminal and any-
5. Install the wiper blade assembly to the
thing connected to it WHILE you
wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place.
. Before beginning work on or near
are at the same time in contact
6. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly
any battery, be sure to extinguish
with any other metallic portion of
lower it in position.
all cigarettes, matches, and light-
the vehicle because a short cir-
ers. Never expose a battery to an
cuit will result.
open flame or electric sparks.
. Keep everyone including children
Batteries give off a gas which is
away from the battery.
highly flammable and explosive.
. Charge the battery in a well-
. For safety, in case an explosion
ventilated area.
does occur, wear eye protection
. Battery posts, terminals and re-
or shield your eyes when working
lated accessories contain lead
near any battery. Never lean over
and lead compounds, chemicals
a battery.
known to the State of California
. Do not let battery fluid contact
to cause cancer and reproductive
eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint be-
harm. Batteries also contain
cause battery fluid is a corrosive
other chemicals known to the
acid. If battery fluid gets on your
State of California to cause can-
skin or in your eyes, immediately
cer. Wash hands after handling .
flush the area with water thor-
oughly. Seek medical help imme-
diately if acid has entered the
eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and seek medical attention im-
mediately.
. To lessen the risk of sparks,
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