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Battery Safety Handling

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  • Always wear proper eye, face and hand protection when working with batteries
  • Never lean over a battery while boosting, testing or charging
  • Exercise caution when working with metallic tools or conductors to prevent short circuits and arcing
  • Keep terminals protected to prevent accidental shorting
  • Replace any battery that has signs of damage to the terminals, case or cover
  • Install battery in a ventilated area for operation and during charging
  • DO NOT ADD WATER TO THE VARTA® BATTERY

Download the SDS VRLA and SDS WET Lead Acid to get information on battery content, safety and handling, and emergency measures.