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Battery charger
Art.no 18-1223 Model CB5-5L-BS
36-4049
CB5-5L-VD
Please read the entire instruction manual before use and save it for future reference.
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technical changes to this document. If you should have any questions concerning
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1. Safety
• This product must not be used by anyone (including children) suffering from
physical or mental impairment. This product should not be used by anyone without
sufficient experience or knowledge if they have not been instructed in its use by
someone who will take responsibility for their safety.
• Never let children play with the product.
• Warning! Lead-acid batteries contain corrosive battery acid. If the acid comes into
contact with skin or eyes immediately rinse with lots of water and contact your
doctor at once.
• Warning! Never attempt to charge batteries that cannot be charged!
• Intended for use indoors.
• The charger is intended only for charging lead-acid batteries of the type: WET, GEL, AGM
etc. Charging other battery types can damage the charger, battery or other property.
• The battery charger is not intended as a power-supply for other products.
• Do not attempt to charge dry-cell batteries as they may explode and cause damage.
• Do not use the charger if the mains cable is damaged. If the mains cable is
damaged and has to be replaced, to avoid any risk it must either be replaced by
the manufacturer, his/her service department or other qualified personnel.
• Do not operate the battery charger if the casing is damaged. To avoid any risk
repairs should be carried out by qualified personnel.
• Do not place the charger near batteries that are charging. The battery emits a gas
which can corrode the charger. Place the charger as far away from the battery as
the charger cables reach.
• Do not disassemble or modify the charger in any way.
• Make sure the charging clamps do not come in contact with each other when charging.
• First remove the plug before removing the charging clamps from the battery.
• Wear protective goggles and turn your face away when connecting the charger clamps.
• The battery can emit combustible gases when charging. That is why it is important
to avoid sparks near the battery. Make sure that the charging clamps do not come
into contact with each other. Avoid smoking near the battery when charging.
• Never cover the charger.
• Ensure good ventilation when charging.
• The battery charger may only be used by someone who has read and understood
the manual.
• A frozen battery must never be charged. Bring it indoors and let it defrost first.
