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15. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN
BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE.
A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE
BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE
RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a. Position AC and DC cables to
reduce risk of damage by hood,
door, or moving engine part.
b. Stay clear of fan blades, belts,
pulleys, and other parts that
can cause injury to persons.
c. Check polarity of battery posts.
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post
usually has larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post.
d. Determine which post of battery is
grounded (connected) to the chassis.
If negative post is grounded to chassis
(as in most vehicles), see (e). If positive
post is grounded to the chassis, see (f).
e. For negative-grounded vehicle,
connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from
battery Maintainer to POSITIVE (POS,
P, +) ungrounded post of battery.
Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to
vehicle chassis or engine block away
from battery. Do not connect clip to
carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal
body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge
metal part of the frame or engine block.
f. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect
NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery
Maintainer to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –)
ungrounded post of battery. Connect
POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis
or engine block away from battery.
Do not connect clip to carburetor,
fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gauge metal
part of the frame or engine block.
g. When disconnecting maintainer,
disconnect AC cord, remove clip
from vehicle chassis, and then
remove clip from battery terminal.
h. See operating instructions for
length of charge information.
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16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS
WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE
VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK
OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a. Check polarity of battery posts.
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post
usually has a larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
b. Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge
(AWG) insulated battery cable to
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
c. Connect POSITIVE (RED)
Maintainer clip to POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) post of battery.
d. Position yourself and free end of cable
as far away from battery as possible
– then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK)
Maintainer clip to free end of cable.
e. Do not face battery when
making final connection.
f. When disconnecting Maintainer,
always do so in reverse sequence
of connecting procedure and
break first connection while as far
away from battery as practical.
g. A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore. To
charge it on board requires equipment
specially designed for marine use.
17.
Wear ANSI-approved
splash-resistant safety goggles
and heavy-duty rubber
work gloves whenever
connecting, disconnecting, or
working near battery. Battery acid
can cause permanent blindness.
18. Maintain labels and nameplates on the
Maintainer.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
19. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.
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