Raider RD-BC13 User Manual page 13

Key to danger, mandatory and prohibition signs
General danger!
Danger of electric shock!
Danger of explosion!
Protective masks must be worn!
Protective gloves must be worn!
1. General guidelines for safe operation.
Read all instructions carefully. Failure of the nature following instructions can cause electric shock,
fire and / or severe injuries. Keep these instructions in a safe place.
Carefully read this manual, and both the instructions provided with the battery and the vehicle in
which it will be used before charging.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Battery charger is suitable only to charge lead-acid battery.
1.1. Safety when working with electricity.
1.1.2. To ensure protection against indirect contacts, connect only to a suitable plug socket with
earth.
1.1.3. Never use the battery charger with damaged cables or whenever the charger has been
subjected to impact or damaged.
1.1.4. Never dismantle the battery charger. Take it to an authorized service centre.
1.1.5. Supply cable must be replaced by qualified people.
1.1.6. Never reverse the poles when connecting the clips to the battery.
1.2. For indoor use only.
1.2.1. Warning: explosive gas!
Batteries generate explosive gas (hydrogen) during normal operation and even greater quantities
during recharging.
1.2.2. Avoid creating flames or sparks.
1.2.3. The battery charger itself can generate sparks. Make sure that the clamps cannot be
accidentally released from the battery's poles.
1.2.4. Make sure that the plug is unplugged from the socket before connecting or disconnecting
the cable clamps.
1.2.5. Never let the cable clamps touch each other.
1.2.6. Provide adequate ventilation during charging.
1.2.7. Whenever permitted by the type of battery, remove the caps and check the level of the
electrolyte in the cells, adding distilled water if necessary. Make sure that the electrolyte level is 5-10
mm over the battery's cells.
1.2.8. Charge the battery with the electrolyte caps in place.
1.2.9. Carefully read the recharging instructions provided by the manufacturer for maintenance -
free batteries.
1.2.10. Never open the electrolyte caps in maintenance - free batteries.
1.2.11. Some maintenance - free batteries have level indicators. Whenever the acid level is
indicated as being too low, the battery must be replaced. Never attempt to recharge such batteries.
1.2.12. Never charge frozen batteries that might explode.
1.2.13. Never attempt to charge batteries that cannot be recharged or other types than those
indicated.
1.2.14. Important! If you smell an acrid odour of gas, this indicates that there is an acute danger
of explosion. Do not switch off the equipment. Do not remove the charger clamps. Ventilate the room
immediately. Have the battery checked by customer service staff.
1.3. The caustic acid presents a high risk of injury!
Caution! Battery acid is aggressive. Should any acid splash onto hands or clothing, wash off
immediately with soap solution. Should any acid splash into your eyes, wash it out immediately with
water (for 15 minutes) and seek the advice of a doctor.
Always wear safety goggles closed at the sides, acid-proof safety gloves, and acid-proof clothing!
1.4. Additional warnings.
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