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Never
touch the battery clamps together
when the charger is on. You could cause
a spark.
Never
operate charger if it has received
a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged. Take it to a qualified professional
for inspection and repair.
Be sure
to position the charger power cord
to prevent it from being stepped on, tripped
over, or damaged.
Never
pull out the plug by the cord when
unplugging the charger. Pulling on the
cord may cause damage to the cord or
the plug.
Do not
operate the charger if it has a
damaged power cord or plug. Have the
cord replaced.
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•
Wear complete eye and clothing
protection
when working with lead-acid
batteries.
•
Make sure
that someone is within
range of your voice to come to your aid
if needed while you work with or are near
a lead-acid battery.
•
Have plenty of fresh water and soap
nearby for use in case battery acid con-
tacts your eyes, skin, or clothing. If this
happens, wash immediately with soap
and water. Then get medical attention.
•
Avoid touching your eyes
while
working with a battery. Acid particles
(corrosion) may get into your eyes. If
this occurs, flush eyes immediately
with running cold water for at least 10
minutes. Then immediately get medical
attention.
•
Remove all personal metal items
from your body such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces and watches, while working
with a lead-acid battery. A battery can
produce a short circuit current high
enough to weld a ring (or the like) to
metal, causing a severe burn.
•
Take care
not to drop any metal tool
or metal object onto the battery. This
may spark or short circuit the battery or
another electrical device that may cause
an explosion.
•
Always
operate the battery charger in
an open, well-ventilated area.
•
Never
smoke or allow a spark or flame
in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
Batteries generate explosive gases.
•
Neutralize
any acid spills thoroughly
with baking soda before attempting to
clean up.
BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER
It is important to understand your charger's requirements. This section will tell you about
your charger's electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging.
PLUGGING IT IN
Your charger requires a 120V AC wall
outlet receptacle installed according to all
local codes and ordinances.
ASSEMBLING YOUR CHARGER
Included with your battery charger are
two cord wrap cleats for storage of the
clamp cables.
To install, align the two tabs to corre-
spond with the two receptacles and push
until you hear a snap.
Wrap clamp cables after unplugging the
power cord from the AC wall outlet and
store your charger in a dry location.