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Important Safety Information
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
– This manual contains important
safety and operating instructions
for this battery charger.
2. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
3. 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.
4. To reduce risk of damage to electric
plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger.
5. Do not use an extension cord with this item.
6. Do not operate charger with damaged
cord or plug – replace the cord or
plug immediately. Supply cord of
this charger must be replaced only
by a qualified service technician.
7. 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.
8. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a
qualified technician when service or repair
is required. Incorrect reassembly may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
10. 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.
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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 marking on
these products and on engine.
11. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
a. Place Class C fire extinguisher nearby.
b. Consider having someone close
enough by to come to your aid when
you work near a lead-acid battery.
c. Have plenty of fresh water and
soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
d. Wear complete eye protection and
clothing protection. Avoid touching
eyes while working near battery.
e. 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.
f. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or
flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
g. 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.
h. 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.
i. Use charger for charging LEAD-ACID
or Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries
only. It is not intended to supply power
to a low voltage electrical system other
than in a starter-motor application.
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