Battery Charger Safety Warnings - Harbor Freight Tools Cen-Tech 99857 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Chargers. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting
the Battery Charger accidentally.
c. Store idle Battery Chargers out
of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar
with the Battery Charger or these
instructions to operate the Battery
Charger. Battery Chargers are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
d. Maintain Battery Chargers. Check
for breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect
the Battery Charger's operation.
If damaged, have the Battery
Charger repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly
maintained Battery Chargers.
e. Use the Battery Charger
in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of
the Battery Charger for operations
different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
5. Battery use and care
a. When battery is not in use,
keep away other metal objects,
like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns
or a fire.
b. Under abusive conditions,
liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help.
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Liquid ejected from the battery may
cause irritation or burns.
6. Service
a. Have your Battery Charger
serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the Battery Charger
is maintained.

Battery Charger Safety Warnings

1. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
2. Avoid contact with battery acid. If
splashed, unplug Battery Charger
and immediately wash effected area
with clean water.
3. Turn vehicle OFF and allow to cool
before plugging in Battery Charger.
Remove keys from vehicle ignition
before plugging in Battery Charger.
4. Before operation, check to be
sure Battery Charger cables are
connected to the correct battery
posts. Red must be connected to
the Positive (+) terminal. Black cable
must be connected to the Negative (-)
terminal.
5. Keep Output Wires (12) and Power
Cable (8) clear of fan, fan belt,
pulleys and any other moving parts of
the engine.
6. Only use Battery Charger in a well
ventilated area to prevent build up of
explosive gasses.
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