Motomaster ELIMINATOR WORKSHOP 011-1979-0 Instruction Manual page 5

• NEVER smoke or allow an open spark or
flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
Batteries generate explosive gases.
• Take care not to drop any metal tool or
object onto the battery. This may result in a
spark or short circuit across the battery or
another electrical device that may cause an
explosion.
• Remove all personal metal items, such as
rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches
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from your body while working with a lead-
acid battery. A battery can produce a short
circuit current high enough to weld such
objects to metal, causing a severe burn.
NEVER attempt to charge a frozen battery
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(see bullet point under Important Safety
Instructions).
NEVER overcharge a battery.
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ALWAYS operate the battery charger in an
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open, well-ventilated area.
AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
PLUGGING CHARGER IN
Your charger requires a 3-pin, grounded 120 V
AC electrical wall outlet receptacle installed
according to local codes and ordinances.
WARNING!
DO NOT operate the charger if it has a damaged power cord or plug. Have the cord replaced.
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.
USING AN EXTENSION CORD
The use of an extension cord is NOT
recommended. If an extension cord must be used,
follow these guidelines:
Make sure that the pins on the charger's
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power cord fit firmly into the extension cord
and that the extension cord fits firmly into the
receptacle.
Check that the extension cord is properly
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wired and in good electrical condition.
Make sure that the wire size is large enough
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for its length and for the AC ampere rating of
the charger, as specified in the chart below.
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED
EXTENSION CORD
Length of Cord, Metres (Feet)
7.6 (25)
15.2 (50)
30.5 (100)
45.6 (150)
*AWG = American Wire Gauge
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MD
AWG* Size of Cord
18
16
12
10