- 3 -
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
1.
WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
a.
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
IMPORTANT, IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT,
THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING THE
CHARGER,YOU READ THIS MANUAL
AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY.
b.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow
these instructions and those published by
the battery manufacturer of any equipment
you intend to use in the vicinity of the
battery. Review warning marks on all these
products and on the engine.
2.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
a.
When working near a lead-acid
battery, someone should be
within range of your voice,
close enough to come to your aid.
b.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby
in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing
or eyes.
c.
Wear complete eye, hand and clothing
protection. Avoid touching eyes when
working with batteries.
d.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing,
wash immediately with soap and water. If
acid enters eyes, immediately flood eye with
cool, clean running water for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
e.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in
vicinity of battery or engine.
f.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping
a metal tool onto a battery.It could spark or
short circuit battery or, any other electrical
part possibly causing an explosion
.
g.
When working with a lead-acid battery,
remove personal metallic items such as
rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches. A
lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit
current high enough to weld a ring, or the
like to metal, which may cause severe burns.
h.
These chargers are suitable for all 12v lead
acid batteries.
For Gel Filled and Other
Sealed Batteries use BCI model only.
(See page 9 for further information).
i.
NEVER charge or boost a frozen battery.
j.
NEVER allow clamps to touch one another or
to contact the same piece of metal to prevent
arcing.
3.
OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
a.
Do not use the charger in damp or wet
conditions.
b.
Keep out of reach of children.
c.
Do not submerge in water.
d.
Do not operate near flammables such as
petrol, paraffin, or thinners etc.
e.
If the charger receives a sharp blow or is
otherwise damaged in any way, do not
disassemble. Have it checked by a qualified
service person. Return to source.
WARNING
Please read the following instructions carefully, failure to do so could lead to serious personal injury.
IMPORTANT
Draper Tools Limited recommends that this machine should not be modified or used for any application other
than that for which it was designed. If you are unsure of its relative applications do not hesitate to contact us in
writing and we will advise you.
