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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
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.
1. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSION
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.
b. To reduce risk of battery explosion,
follow these instructions and those
published by the battery
manufacturer and 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 the
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. Use the battery charger for charging
“lead-acid, lead-calcium and gel
filled batteries only”. Do not use for
charging dry-cell or Ni-Cad batteries
that are commonly used with home
appliances. For example, radios,
torches etc. These batteries may
explode and cause injury to persons
and damage to property.
i. NEVER charge or boost and 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.
