Important Safety Instructions
WARNING!
To avoid any personal injury, please read the safety instructions below.
This battery charger is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision.
• The ACID/FLUID within a battery is highly corrosive and poisonous. It can produce flammable
and toxic gases when recharged and will explode if ignited, When working with batteries,
always wear eye protection, remove jewellery and ensure the area is well ventilated. If spilt
- it will cause severe burning to eyes, skin, clothing, damage paintwork and corrode many
metals. Ensure that power is disconnected from any appliance in the vicinity of the spill and
immediately wash any area that has been affected with water.
• DO NOT allow battery acid to mix with salt water. This will produce chlorine gas which may
be deadly.
• For automotive & marine 12 volt use only, not to be used with dry cell batteries.
• During the charging process, do not use a naked flame near a battery. Batteries generate
explosive gases during the charging process that may explode.
• Never smoke or light cigarettes near a battery.
• Do not place tools on top of a battery or allow tools to fall on the battery to prevent the
chance of a short circuit and sparks.
• Always wear eye protection when charging a battery.
• Ensure charging and testing is undertaken in a well-ventilated area.
• Ensure the chargers ventilation holes are not obstructed. Inadequate ventilation may over-
heat the charger and cause in-efficient operation.
• This battery charger is not intended for outdoor operation. Do not expose it to moisture or
extreme weather conditions.
• The battery charger contains hazardous voltages. There are no user serviceable components
inside. If the AC supply cord is damaged, in order to avoid a hazard it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, service agent or equally qualified person.
• Examine the battery charger regularly for damage, especially the cord, plug and enclosure. If
the battery charger is damaged, it must not be used until it has been repaired.
NOTE: The warnings, cautions and instructions detailed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense and caution should be used by the operator at all times.
