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WARNING
1.11
Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a quali
fi
ed service person when
service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
fi
re
or electric shock.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1.13
To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and
those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of
any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review the
cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
1.14
This charger employs parts, such as switches and circuit breakers, that
tend to produce arcs and sparks. If used in a garage, locate this charger
46 cm (18 inches) or more above
fl
oor level.
WARNING
Do not use with non-rechargeable batteries.
Use only with lead-acid rechargeable batteries.
IMPORTANT
Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the AC
outlet, or it may damage the charger and your vehicle.
2. PERSONAL
PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
2.1
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or
fl
ame in the vicinity of a
battery or engine.
2.2
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid or lithium ion battery.
These batteries can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a
ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
2.3
Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery.
It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may
cause an explosion.
2.4
Use this charger for charging only 12V lead-acid, calcium, gel and AGM-type
rechargeable batteries
with rated capacities of 10-230 Ah. It is not intended to
supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor
application. Do not use this battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that
are commonly used with home appliances or lithium ion batteries used in cell
phones, laptops, power tools, etc. These batteries may burst and cause injury
to persons and damage to property.
2.5
NEVER charge a frozen battery.
2.6
Consider having someone nearby to come to your aid when you work near a
lead-acid battery.
1.12
WORKING IN THE 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 YOU FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
WARNING
