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IMPORTANT & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important safety and
operating instructions for the battery charger.
ALL BATTERY CHARGERS
1. CAUTION — To reduce risk of injury, charge only lead acid or sealed gel cell type
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and
damage.
2. Do not expose battery charger to rain or snow.
3. 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.
4. Do not disassemble battery 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.
5. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect battery charger from batteries and AC supply
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this
risk.
DC BATTERY CHARGERS
1. WARNING — RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
i. 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 SERVICING
EQUIPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
ii. 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 the engine
2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
i. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid
when you work near a lead-acid battery.
ii. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing, or eyes.
iii. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while
working near battery.
iv. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10
minutes and get medical attention immediately.
v. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
