Owner's manual

BATTERY GASES, TESTER PREPARATION

AND TESTER/CHARGER LOCATION

RISK OF EXPLOSION

• Gases produced by a battery are highly explosive.

• Wear safety goggles and protective clothing, both users and bystanders.

• Use in an area having at least four air changes per hour.

• Read, understand and follow all instructions for charger, battery, vehicle and

any equipment used near battery and charger.

• Do not smoke, strike a match, place metal tools on battery or cause a spark

in the vicinity of the battery. When removing battery cables, remove the

ground cable rst.

• Clean terminals before charging battery. During cleaning, keep corrosive

particles from eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize

acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion.

• Never allow clamps on charger cables to touch each other.

• Do not expose tester or charger to rain, snow, or wet conditions.

• Do not allow battery gases or acid to contact MUTT

cabinet.

• Do not place charger directly above or below battery.

• Fill battery to level specied by battery manufacturer using distilled water.

• Do not remove cell caps while charging per manufacturer’s instructions.

• Make sure tester cable clamps make tight connections.

•Battery explosion can cause injury.

ACID BURNS

• Battery acid is highly corrosive sulfuric acid.

• Wear safety goggles, both user and bystanders.

• Wear safety gloves.

• Make sure someone can hear you or is close enough to provide aid when working

near battery.

• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby. If battery acid contacts skin,

clothing or eyes, ush the exposed area with soap and water for 10 minutes.

Seek medical help.

• Do not touch eyes while working near battery.

• Battery acid can burn eyes and skin.