Important Safety Instructions; Personal Safety Precautions - Blue point EEBC100A Manual

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for battery charger Model EEBC100A.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE.
1.2 This charger is not intended for use by 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
• The wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of
charger as specified in section 8.

2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
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.
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.
EEBC100A-Z
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 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 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.
2.6 Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool
onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or
other electrical part that may cause explosion.
2.7 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 a severe burn.
2.8 Use charger for charging 6V and 12V LEAD-ACID and
AGM-type rechargeable batteries. It is not intended to
supply power to a low voltage electrical system other
than in a starter-motor application. Do not use battery
charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly
used with home appliances. These batteries may burst
and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
2.9 NEVER charge a frozen battery.
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