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CAR BATTERY CHARGER WARNINGS
The item is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
• This charger is not intended for any uses other than charging 12V lead acid and for lead gel and
AGM batteries which are used in motor vehicles. Do not attempt to use on other voltages and types
of batteries.
• Danger! Do not charge any frozen batteries.
• Please ensure that the vehicle is turned off completely before charging the battery.
• Do not pull the cord when disconnecting charger.
• Never attempt to dissemble the battery charger.
• To charge the battery outside the vehicle, make sure it is in a safe stable location with adequate
ventilation.
• Do not place the battery charger on top of the battery when charging.
• The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case
of misuse.
Risk of Fire & Deflagration
• Do not use chargers in environments where explosions may occur, such as in environments with
ignition sources, flammable vapours, gases, dust or similar.
• Do not use chargers with damaged cord or plug.
• Route the terminal clamps so that they cannot be caught by rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
• Do not short circuit the chargers.
• Do not shorten or extend the chargers.
• Do not wear clothing made of synthetic materials during charging. They could generate sparks due
to electrostatic charge.
Risk of Explosion & Chemical Burns
• Do not charge a battery if it is cracked or damaged.
• Do not lean over the battery. The electrolyte from the discharged battery is also liquid at low
temperatures.
• Wear protective gloves and safety glasses when working on the battery.
• Do not allow battery acid to make bodily contact. In the event of contact with battery acid
immediately flush the applicable areas with plenty of clean water and consult a doctor.
• Car batteries discharge hydrogen gas, which may ignite from flying sparks. Ensure that the clamps
are connected in the correct order to reduce the risk of sparks.
• Only charge the battery in a well-ventilated area to ensure toxic exhaust gas does not build up.
• Remove any vent caps on non-maintenance free batteries – be very careful as battery acid is highly
corrosive.
• Do not connect black terminal clamps to dead/flat battery.
• Never smoke, use an open flame or create sparks near the battery charger whilst charging as gases
may cause an explosion.
• Remove all metal jewellery, including watches and rings. Use insulated tools to avoid shorting the
battery.
