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In Case of an Emergency

Emergency Starting

Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Keep Flames Away:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced 
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An 
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including 
cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. When working near a battery, do 
not allow metal tools to contact the positive (

) or negative (

) terminal of the 

battery. Do not allow the positive (

) terminal to contact the vehicle body.

Battery-Related Explosion:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced 
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An 
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames, including 
cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells.

Low Fluid Level or Frozen Battery:
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It may 
rupture or explode, causing serious injury.
Don

’

t jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level.

Connecting to Negative Terminal:
Connecting the end of the second cable to the negative (

) terminal of the discharged 

battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone. 
Connect the cable to a point away from the battery.

Connecting Jumper Cable to Moving Parts:
Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is dangerous. 
The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause serious injury. Never 
connect a jumper cable to or near any part that moves.

Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and 
other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in 
series or a 24 V motor generator set).

WARNING

CAUTION

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