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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
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WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR
THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE
USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those
published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equip-
ment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary markings
on these products and on engine.
GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY
1. Use the charger for charging a 12 V LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not
intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in
automotive applications. Do not use this battery charger for other types
of batteries, these may burst and cause injury to persons and damage
to property.
2. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger
manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to per-
sons and will void warranty.
3. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather
than cord when disconnecting charger.
4. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and elec-
tric shock.
When using an extension cord make sure:
a. Pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and
shape as those of plug on charger.
b. Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and
electric shock.
c. The wire size is AWG #16 (16 gauge) up to 100 feet and AWG
#14 for distances over 100 feet.
d. Pull extension cord by plug rather than cord when disconnecting
from the charger.
5. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace immedi-
ately.
6. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service techni-
cian.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
