Safety Information

WARNING
This manual contains important safety instruction,
read and understand before operation!
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions. You may need to
refer to these instructions at a later date.
2. CAUTION. To reduce risk of injury, charge only wet cell,
lead-acid, automotive type rechargeable batteries. Other types
of batteries may burst causing personal injury and property
damage.
3. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and
cord, pull by
plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.
6. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on,
tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
7. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a
risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be
used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number,
size, and shape as those of plug on charger;
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
condition; and
c. If the length of the ext
ension cord is less than 25 feet, use
an 18AWG cord, If 50 feet – 16AWG, 100 feet -16AWG, 150
feet - 14AWG.
8. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug, replace
the cord or plug immediately.
9. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a
qualified serviceman.
10. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
11. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger form outlet
before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off
controls will not reduce this risk.
12. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS
DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES
DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS
REASON IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH
TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER.
13. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
a. Someone should be within range of your voice or close
enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-
acid battery.
b. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
c. Wear complete eye protection, and clothing protection.
Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
d. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid enter eye,
immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least
10 minutes and get
b. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these
instructions
and those published by battery manufacturer
and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in
vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking on these
products and on engine.
c. Wear complete eye protection, and clothing protection.
Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
d. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid enter eye,
immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least
10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
e. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of
battery or engine.
f. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool
onto battery.
It might spark or short circuit battery or other
electrical part that may cause explosion.
g. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid
battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short circuit
current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal,
causing a severe burn.
h. Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It
is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage electrical
system other than in a starter motor application. Do not
use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are
commonly used with home appliances. These batteries
may burst and cause injury to persons and
damage to
property.
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NEVER charge a frozen battery!
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