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In Case of an EmergencyEmergency StartingWARNINGKeep Flames Away:Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, producedduring normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. Anexploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames includingcigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. When working near a battery, donot allow metal tools to contact the positive ( ) or negative ( ) terminal of thebattery. 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, producedduring normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. Anexploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames, includingcigarettes, 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 mayrupture 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 dischargedbattery is dangerous.A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure someone.Connect the negative cable to a good ground 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. Neverconnect a jumper cable to or near any part that moves.CAUTIONUse only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, andother electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries inseries or a 24 V motor generator set).7-16