Important Safety Instructions; Personal Safety Precautions - DieHard 71323 Owner's Manual

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions.
1.2 Keep out of reach of children.
1.3 Do not expose the charger to rain
or snow.
1.4 Use of an attachment not
recommended or sold by the
battery charger manufacturer
may result in a risk of fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
1.5 To reduce the risk of damage to
electric plug and cord, pull by the
plug rather than the cord when
disconnecting charger.
1.6 An extension cord should not be
used unless absolutely necessary.
Use of improper extension cord
could result in a risk of fire and
electric shock. If an extension cord
must be used, make sure:
• The pins on plug of extension cord
are the same number, size and
shape as those of plug on charger.
• The extension cord is properly
wired and in good electrical
condition; and
• The wire size is large enough for
AC ampere rating of charger as
specified in section 8.
1.7 Do not operate charger with
damaged cord or plug – replace
the cord or plug immediately.
1.8 Do not operate charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been

2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Consider having someone close
enough by to come to your aid
when you work near a lead-acid
battery.
2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and
soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
2.3 Wear complete eye protection and
clothing protection. Avoid touching
eyes while working near battery.
dropped, or otherwise damaged
in any way; take it to a qualified
serviceman.
1.9 Do not disassemble charger;
take it to a qualified serviceman
when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in
a risk of electric shock or fire.
1.10 To reduce risk of electric shock,
unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off controls will
not reduce this risk.
1.11 WARNING:
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a. WORKING IN VICINITY OF
A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS
DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE
GASES DURING NORMAL
BATTERY OPERATION.
FOR THIS REASON, IT IS
OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE
THAT YOU FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME
YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b. To reduce risk of battery
explosion, follow these
instructions and those
published by battery
manufacturer and manufacturer
of any equipment you intend
to use in vicinity of battery.
Review cautionary markings on
these products and on engine.
2.4 If battery acid contacts skin or
clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters
eye, immediately flood eye with
running cold water for at least 10
minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
2.5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark
or flame in vicinity of battery or
engine.
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