Safety - Motomaster CLASSIC Series Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION
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This MotoMaster battery charger features
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advanced microprocessor technology making
battery charging faster, easier, and safer than ever
before. This manual will explain how to use the
charger safely and effectively.
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Please read and follow these instructions and
precautions carefully.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Read all instructions, warnings, and cautions
printed on the battery charger, battery and
vehicle or equipment using battery.
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• Use the charger for charging lead-acid
batteries only (such as those used in cars,
trucks, motorcycles, boats, etc.).
• Battery chargers are not intended to supply
power to a low-voltage electrical system or
to charge dry-cell batteries commonly used
in household appliances such as radios, toys,
cameras, etc. Charging dry-cell batteries
may cause them to burst and cause injury to
warnings
persons and damage to property.
• Use of an attachment not recommended by
the battery charger manufacturer may result
in the risk of fire or electric shock.
DO NOT disassemble the charger. Take it to
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a qualified service professional if service or
repair is required. Incorrect assembly may
result in fire or electrical shock.
WARNING!
Handling the cord on this product or objects associated with the use of this product may expose you to lead.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal
battery operation. For this reason it is of the utmost importance that each time before using your charger, you
read and follow the instructions provided exactly. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions
and those published by the battery manufacturer.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug the
charger from the outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
• DO NOT expose charger to rain or snow.
• NEVER charge a frozen battery. If battery
acid becomes frozen, bring battery to a warm
area and allow it to thaw before you begin
charging.
NEVER touch battery clamps together when
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the charger is on. This may cause a spark
• NEVER operate a charger if it has received
a hard blow, been dropped or otherwise
damaged. Take it to a qualified professional
for inspection.
NEVER pull out the plug by the cord when
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unplugging the charger, as this may cause
damage to the cord or plug.
PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Make sure that someone is within range of
your voice to come to your aid if needed while
you work with or are near a lead-acid battery.
• Wear complete eye and clothing protection
when working with lead-acid batteries.
• Avoid touching your eyes while working with
a battery. Have plenty of fresh water and
soap nearby for use in case battery acid
contacts your eyes, skin or clothing. If this
happens, wash immediately with soap and
water, then get medical attention.