• 3 •
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1.1
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
1.2
Keep out of reach of children.
1.3
Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
1.4
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.
1.5
To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when
disconnecting charger.
1.6
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord
could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
• The pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.
• The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
• The wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger, as specified in section 8.
1.7
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately.
1.8
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way;
take it to a qualified serviceperson.
1.9
Do not disassemble 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.
1.10
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
1.11
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a.
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 YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b.
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 markings
on these products and on the engine.
Automatic Battery Charger/Maintainer
CMXCESM14144
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.
If you have any questions or comments about this or any product, call CRAFTSMAN
toll free at: 1-888-331-4569.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND WORDS
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations
and your risk of personal injury or property damage.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.
NOTE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
ENGLISH
