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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the BatteryLink®
Charger model 7604.
2. WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. 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 the utmost importance that each time before using your charger,
you read and follow the instructions provided exactly.
3. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those marked on the battery.
4.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
5. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
6. WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE, EXPLOSION, OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK. The BatteryLink® Charger is marked as “ignition protected” for operation in a small
craft gasoline engine space. HOWEVER: Connection or disconnection of any electrical cables
may cause sparks, which could ignite flammable gasses and cause explosion.
a. Never connect or disconnect electrical cables when explosive gasses may be present.
b. Always disconnect AC power sources before connecting or disconnecting the charger AC cord.
c. Connect AC plug only to an outlet protected by a Residual Current Device (RCD) suitable for
personal shock protection, and make AC connection in a secure manner that will avoid
contact with water.
7. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
8. Do not operate charger if it has a damaged cord or plug, has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. The supply cord cannot be replaced.
If the cord is damaged, the appliance should be scrapped.
9. Use charger for charging only these 12V battery types: Flooded lead-acid, AGM, or TPPL.
Do not use your marine battery charger to charge non-rechargeable or dry-cell batteries
that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury
to persons and damage to property.