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PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Make sure someone is within your vicinity to supervise any possible hazardous
situations when working with or near a lead-acid battery.
Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead-acid batteries.
Avoid touching your eyes while working with a battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use in case battery acid comes in
contact your eyes, skin or clothing. If this happens, wash immediately with soap and
water then seek medical attention.
Never smoke or allow an open spark or flame within the vicinity of the battery or
engine. Batteries generate explosive gases.
Be careful not to drop any metal tool or object onto the battery. This may result in a
spark or short circuit across the battery or another electrical device and may cause an
explosion.
Remove all personal metal items, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches
from your body while working with a lead-acid battery. A battery can produce a short
circuit current high enough to weld such objects to metal, causing severe burn.
Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.
Never overcharge a battery.
Always operate the battery charger in an open, well-ventilated area.
Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger, battery and vehicle.
Use the charger for charging lead-acid batteries only such as those used in cars,
trucks, motorcycles, boats, etc. It is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage
electrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries commonly used in household
appliances such as radios, toys, camera, etc. Charging dry-cell batteries may cause
them to burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
Do not use an attachment not recommended as it may result in the risk of fire or
electrical shock.
Do not disassemble battery charger. Take it to a qualified service professional if service
or repair is required. Incorrect assembly may result in fire or electrical shock.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
Do not expose charger to extreme weather and temperatures. Keep away from moist
and wet areas.
Never charge a frozen battery.
Never allow the battery clamps to touch when the charger is active. This may cause a
spark.
Never operate a charger if it has received a hard blow, beendropped or otherwise
damaged. Take it to a qualified professional for inspection.
Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplugging the charger as this may cause
damage to the cord or plug.
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