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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure safe operation when using your battery charger, make sure you follow basic safety principles
to reduce risk of personal injury, electric shock, and fire. Please read the following instructions prior to
operating this product and keep for future use.
WARNING
1. Safety Responsibilities
This battery charger is not intended for use by any 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 battery charger by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised at all times to ensure that they do not play with the
battery charger.
2. Guard Against Electric Shock
Do not work on or near "live" equipment or services.
3. Work Environment
Do not use the charger in damp or wet areas. Moisture will damage the transformer.
Work in an area that is not cluttered and has good light.
Do not expose the charger to direct sunlight, heat, snow or rain.
Do not use near flammable gases or liquids. Keep work area clean.
4. Clothing
Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewellery to prevent these from touching the battery or charger.
5. Look after the charger
When not in use store in a dry, high place or keep locked up out of children's reach.
Use the charger only for its intended purposes.
6. Protect the Cable
Do not carry the charger by the cable or pull the cable to remove the plug from the mains socket.
Protect the cable from sharp objects, heat and oil.
7. Check Before Use
Always ensue that the charger and cable are not damaged.
8. Maintain tools with care
Inspect charger cord and extension leads periodically for damage, if damaged have repair carried
out by an authorised dealer. Keep handles dry and clean.
9. Disconnect charger
When not in use disconnect from mains supply.
10. Do not use the charger when tired
11. Check that Charger is not damaged.
Before use check there is no damage to the charger. If in doubt have it checked.
12. Repairs
Always have repairs carried out by a qualified person for your safety.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• There are no user serviceable parts inside the charger. Do not open the charger.
If the cord or wires to the crocodile clips become damaged have them replaced by a qualified person
prior to operation. Do not leave the charger unattended for long periods of time.
• 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 lights should be used around the battery and the area should be
kept well ventilated. Because of the risk of explosive gas, only connect and disconnect the battery
leads when the mains supply is disconnected.
• Types of Battery
The charger is only suitable for Lead-Acid batteries and should not be used to recharge NICAD or any
other type of battery.
DANGER
AVOID GETTING ELECTROLYTE ON YOUR SKIN OR CLOTHES. IT IS ACIDIC AND CAN BURN. IF
THIS HAPPENS, IMMEDIATELY RINSE THE AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL
ADVICE.
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