Important Safety Instructions - Jaycar MB3623 User Manual

Please carefully read and follow the following safety and operating instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Gases
When the battery is being charged you may notice bubbling in the fluid caused by the release
of gas. As the gas is flammable no naked flames should be used around the battery, and the
area should be kept well ventilated.
Because of this risk of explosive gas, only connect and disconnect the battery leads when the
mains supply is disconnected.
Type of batteries
This charger is only suitable for normal lead acid, sealed, leisure, gel or deep-cycle batteries
and should not be used to recharge any other type of battery.
Points of note
 When not in use, store the charger in a dry area to avoid moisture.
 Your Battery Charger is for INDOOR USE ONLY. Keep away from liquids, rain or snow.
 This battery charger is NOT designed as power supply.
 Do NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries
 During charging, the battery must be placed in a well ventilated area.
 The battery terminal not connected to the chassis has to be connected first. The other
connection is to be made to the chassis, remote from the battery and fuel line. The battery
charger is then to be connected to the supply mains.
 After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the supply mains. Then remove the
chassis connection and then the battery connection.
Repair
 The Battery Charger should not be opened. Any attempt at modification or repair by the
user will entail the loss of your guarantee.
 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Danger / Precautions When Working with Batteries
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
 Avoid getting battery fluid on your skin or clothes. It is acidic and can cause burns. If this
occurs, you should rinse the affected area with soap and water immediately. Seek medical
attention.
 If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 20 minutes
and get medical attention immediately.
 Never charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring battery
into a warm area to allow battery to thaw before you begin charging.
 Never place a battery on top of charger or vice versa.
 Do not touch the battery clamps together when the charger is on.
 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.
 Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or Engine.
 Do not drop a metal tool on the battery. The resulting spark or short-circuit on the battery
of other electrical part may cause an explosion.
 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working with a lead-acid battery.
 A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the
like to metal, causing severe burns.