FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE.
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
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Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post
usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger ring terminal to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post
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of battery.
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Attach at least a 60 cm (24˝ ) long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery
cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as
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possible – then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger ring terminal to
free end of cable.
Do not face battery when making final connection.
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When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of
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connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away
from battery as practical.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To
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charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
WARNING!
A SPARK NEAR A BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION!
Battery chargers may get hot during operation. DO NOT set
charger on flammable materials like carpeting, upholstery, paper,
cardboard, etc. Charger may damage leather and plastic.
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