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IMPORTANT & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
— This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the
battery charger.
ALL BATTERY CHARGERS
1) CAUTION — To reduce risk of injury, charge only lead acid or sealed gel cell type rechargeable
batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
2) Do not expose battery charger to rain or snow.
3) Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
4) Do not disassemble battery charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
6) To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect battery charger from batteries and AC supply
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
DC BATTERY CHARGERS
1) WARNING — RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
i) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BAT-
TERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERA-
TION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH
TIME BEFORE SERVICING EQUIPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY,
YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
ii) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published
by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in
vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine.
2) PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
i) Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid
when you work near a lead-acid battery.
ii) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, cloth-
ing, or eyes.
iii) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while
working near battery.
iv) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If
acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes
and get medical attention immediately.
v) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
vi) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might
spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.
