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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A BATTERY
1)
Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Use in well-ventilated area.
2)
Consider having someone close enough or within the range of your voice to come to your
aid when you work near a battery.
3)
Do NOT smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark in vicinity of battery or engine. Avoid
explosive gas, flames and sparks.
4)
Remove all personal jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches while
working with a vehicle battery. These items may produce a short-circuit that could cause
severe burns.
5)
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark
or short-circuit a battery or other electrical hardware which may cause an explosion or fire.
6)
Wear complete eye protection, hand and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while
working near a battery.
7)
Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing
cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
8)
Clean battery terminals before connected with the charger. Be careful to keep corrosion
from coming in contact with eyes.
9)
When it is necessary to remove a battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded
terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off in order to prevent
an arc.
10)
It is NOT intended to supply power to an extra-low-voltage electrical system or to charge
dry-cell batteries. Charging dry-cell batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and
property.
11)
NEVER charge a frozen, damaged, leaking or non-rechargeable battery.
12)
If battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If
electrolyte enters eye, immediately flood eye with running clean cold water for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention immediately.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE CHARGER
1)
Do NOT place the charger in the engine compartment or near moving parts or near the
battery; place as far away from them as DC cable permits. NEVER place a charger directly
above a battery being charged; gases or fluids from battery will corrode and damage charger.
2)
Do NOT cover the charger while charging.
3)
Do NOT expose to rain or wet conditions.