Important Safety Instructions - Sears 200.71206 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of explosion, explosive gases, or injury while using
your battery charger, follow the precautions listed below:
• Read all instructions and cautions
printed on the battery charger, battery,
and vehicle or equipment using
battery.
• Use charger only on lead-acid type
rechargeable batteries, such as those
used in cars, trucks, tractors, air-
planes, vans, RV's, trolling motors,
etc. This charger is not intended to
supply power to a low voltage electri-
cal system other than in an automotive
application.
• Use only attachments recommended or
sold by manufacturer. The use of
attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer may result in fire,
electric shock, or injury.
• Do not disassemble charger. Take it to
a qualified service professional if
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Remember:
• Place charger as far away from
battery being charged as the charger
cables will permit.
• Do not expose charger to rain or
snow.
• Never charge a frozen battery. If
battery fluid (electrolyte) becomes
frozen, bring battery into a warm area
to thaw before you begin charging.
• Never allow battery acid to drip on
charger when reading specific gravity
or filling battery.
• Never set a battery on top of the
charger.
• Never place charger directly above
battery being charged. The gases
from the battery will corrode and
damage the charger.
• Never use charger for charging dry-
service or repair is required. Incorrect
assembly may result in fire or electri-
cal shock.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock,
unplug the charger from the outlet
before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.
• Always charge battery in a well
ventilated area.
clean up.
• Battery chargers get hot during
operation and must have proper
ventilation. Air needs to flow around
entire charger.
• Do not set on flammable items like
carpeting, upholstery, paper, card-
board, etc. Will damage leather and,
melt plastic and rubber.
• Never touch the battery clamps
together when the charger is ener-
gized.
• Never operate charger if it has
received a hard blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged. Take it to a
qualified professional for inspection
and repair.
• Be sure to position the charger power
cord to prevent it from being stepped
on, tripped over, or damaged.
• Never pull out the plug by the cord
when unplugging the charger. Pulling
on the cord may cause damage to the
cord or the plug.
• Do not operate the charger if it has a
damaged power cord or plug. Have
the cord replaced.
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