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11. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
a) Someone should be within range of your voice,
or close enough to come to your aid, when you
work near a lead acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in
case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
c)
Wear eye protection and clothing protection.
Avoid touching eyes while working near a
battery.
d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, immedi-
ately wash with soap and water. If acid enters
eye, immediately flood with running cold water
for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
e) Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the
vicinity of battery or engine.
f)
Do not drop a metal tool onto the battery. It
might spark or short-circuit the battery or other
electrical part that may cause an explosion.
g) Remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, necklaces and watches when working
near a lead acid battery.
h) Use the charger for charging a lead-acid battery
only. It is not intended to supply power to a low-
voltage electrical system other than in an
automotive application. Do not use battery
charger for charging dry cell batteries that are
commonly used with home appliances. These
batteries may burst and cause injury to persons
or damage to property.
i)
Never charge a frozen battery.
j)
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or
cords associated with accessories sold with this
product, will expose you to lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to
charge, always remove grounded terminal from the
battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle
are off, so as not to cause an arc.
12. PREPARING TO CHARGE
a) Be sure area around the battery is well venti-
lated while battery is being charged. Gas can be
blown away by using a piece of cardboard or
other non-metallic material as a fan.
b) Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid
reaches levels specified by the battery manufac-
turer. This helps purge gas from cells. Do not
overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully
follow manufacturer’s instructions.
c)
Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precau-
tions such as removing or not removing cell
caps while charging and recommended rates of
charge.
d) Determine voltage of battery by referring to
vehicle owner’s manual.
DANGER - Never alter the AC plug provided - if it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can
result in the risk of electrical shock.
WARNING - Connect and disconnect the battery
clamps only when the AC power cord is discon-
nected or arcing may result.
CAUTION - Do not expose to rain; replace damaged
cords or wires immediately.
13. BATTERY CHARGER LOCATION
a) Locate charger as far away from battery as DC
cables permit.
b) Never place charger directly above battery
being charged.
c)
Never allow battery acid to drip on charger
when reading specific gravity or filling battery.
d) Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or
restrict ventilation in any way.
e) Do not set battery on top of charger.
14. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
Connect and disconnect DC clamps only after
removing charger AC power cord from the wall
outlet. Do not permit clamps to touch each other.
15. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS
INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR BAT-
TERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY:
a) Position AC power cord and DC output cord to
reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving
engine parts.
b) Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
parts that can cause injury to persons.
