Chicago Electric Series 6/2 AMP Dual Rate Battery Charger Model 45005 Operating Instructions

SKU 45005 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5
4. Always charge a lead-acid battery in a well ventilated area as explosive gases
may be produced during charging.
5. Place the Battery Charger as far away from the battery as possible during
charging.
6. Do not attempt to charge a battery with frozen battery fluid.
7. Be careful not to drip any battery fluids in or around the Battery Charger. Damage
to the charger can occur.
8. Never touch the Battery Charger cable clamps together when the charger is
plugged in; touching the cable clamps together may cause personal injury.
9. Avoid touching your eyes after working with a lead-acid battery. Wash hands
thoroughly with soap and water. If battery fluids contact the skin, face, or eyes,
immediately flush with plenty of fresh water. Then, contact a doctor.
10. Never smoke around a charging battery.
11. Make all Cable Clamp connections before plugging in the Battery Charger.
12. Remove all metal objects (including tools and other personal objects, i.e., watch)
from around the battery being charged.
13. Make sure battery is vented and that it’s a maintenance free (non-fillable) battery.
Make sure vents are clear and dirt free.
14. Use this product in accordance with the battery’s and vehicle’s instruction
manual recommendations, safety warnings and charging instructions.
15. Never leave Battery Charger unattended.
16. Batteries can explode under certain conditions; excessive heat and/or poor
ventilation can cause explosive gas buildup and battery explosion.
Surges in electrical power supply could possibly cause battery explosion. Battery
Charger should be plugged into a surge protection device.