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CONNECTING YOUR BATTERY
WARNING
A SPARK NEAR A BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION!
Battery chargers may get hot during operation. DO NOT set charger on
flammable materials like carpeting, upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc.
Charger may damage leather and plastic.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter
than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
Attach at least a 24" (61 cm) 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -)
battery post.
Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible—then connect
NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable.
Do not face battery when making final connection.
When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and
break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires
equipment specially designed for marine use.
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