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2. Dress properly.
Wear protective, electrically nonconductive clothes, and nonskid footwear.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working
with a lead
-
acid battery. A lead
-
acid battery can produce a short
-
circuit current high enough to
weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain
long hair.
3. Avoid Working Alone.
Be sure someone is within range of your voice or close enough to
come to your aid when you work near a lead
-
acid battery.
4. Stay Alert.
Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do Not operate any PCS prod-
uct when you are tired.
5. Keep Children Away.
Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let them han-
dle machines, tools, battery chargers, or extension cords.
6. Keep Work Area Clean.
Cluttered areas invite injuries.
7. Observe Work Area Conditions.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a
battery or engine. Don
’
t expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
8. Do Not Overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or across
electrical cables or frames.
9. Avoid Electrical Shock.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
10. Do Not Operate PCS Product With Damaged Electrical Cord or Plug.
To reduce risk of dam-
age to the electrical plug and cord, pull by plug rather than by the cord when disconnecting
charger. If damaged, replace the electrical cord or plug immediately.
11. Store Idle Equipment.
When not in use, store equipment in a dry location to inhibit rust.
Always lock up tools and equipment and keep out of reach of children.
12. Maintain PCS Product Care.
Inspect periodically and, if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way, have it repaired by an authorized technician. Do
not disassemble charger; contact PCS technical support when service or repair is required
(800.742.2740). Incorrect reassembly may result in risk of electrical shock or fire.
13. Check for Damaged Parts.
Before using any PCS product, carefully check any part that
appears damaged to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for broken parts and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician. Do not use
the charger if any part does not operate properly.
14. Replacement Parts and Accessories.
When maintaining, only use accessories intended for
use with this PCS product. Approved accessories are available from Pro Charging Systems
(800.742.2740).
15. CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire, use only on circuits provided with 15 amperes branch
circuit protection at 100 VAC and 115 VAC and 10 amperes branch circuit protection at 230 VAC
in accordance with the national electrical code, ANSI/NFPA 70
ATTENTION:
Pour réduire le risque d'incendie, utilisez uniquement sur les circuits munis d'une
protection de circuit 15 ampères de branche à 100 VAC et 115 VAC et protection de circuit 10
ampères de branche à 230 VAC en conformité avec le Code canadien de l'électricité CEC Partie
