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IMPORTANT & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
— This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for the battery charger.
BATTERY CHARGER PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not expose the battery charger to rain or snow unless it is a sealed model.
2. 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.
3. Do not disassemble the battery charger; return it to the manufacturer or an authorized
service center when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a
risk of electric shock or fire. Voltages in excess of 350 volts are present inside the charger
anytime it is plugged into an AC outlet, even if it is switched off.
4. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the battery charger from the AC outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
5. Never place battery charger directly above battery; gases from battery will corrode and
damage battery charger.
6. Never allow battery acid to drip on the battery charger.
BATTERY SAFETY
1. WARNING — RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
i. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS
REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE SERVICING
EQUIPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY, YOU READ THIS USER GUIDE AND
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
ii. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by
the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in
vicinity of battery. Review the cautionary marking on these products.
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 battery.
ii. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing, 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
v. minutes and get medical attention immediately.
