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RANGER AIR 260MPX
®
BATTERY CHARGE / JUMP ASSIST
WARNING
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Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
electric shock, or injury to persons.
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To reduce risk of damage to jumper cable, pull by
the plug rather than the cable when disconnecting
the cables.
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Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or
plug – replace the cord or plug immediately.
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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 utmost importance that you follow
the instructions each time you use the charger.
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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 the vicinity of battery. Review
cautionary marking on these products and on engine.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
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Consider having someone close enough by to come to
your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
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Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
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Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection.
Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
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If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye,
least 10 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
battery or engine.
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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.
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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.
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Use charger for charging a lead-acid battery only. 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.
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NEVER charge a frozen battery.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
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If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge,
Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as
not to cause an arc.
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Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while
battery is being charged.
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Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion
from coming in contact with eyes.
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Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid
such as a valve regulated lead acid batteries, carefully
follow manufacturer's recharging instructions.
while charging and recommended rates of charge.
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Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle's
owner's manual and make sure that the charging or
jumping voltage is at the correct voltage.
CHARGER LOCATION
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Place the machine as far away from the battery as DC
cables permit.
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Never allow battery acid to drop on to the machine
battery.
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Do not operate the Ranger in a closed-in area or
restrict ventilation in any way.
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Do not set a battery on top of the Ranger.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
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Connect and disconnect DC output clips and cables
only when the Ranger output is off.
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Never allow clips to touch each other.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS, BATTERY
INSTALLED IN VEHICLE
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A spark near the battery may cause battery explosion.
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Position jumper cables to reduce risk of damage by
hood, door or moving engine part.
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Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts
that can cause injury to persons.
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Check polarity of battery posts. Positive (POS, P, +)
battery post usually has a larger diameter than Negative
(NEG, N, -) post.
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Determine which post of the battery is grounded
(connected) to the chassis.
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For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE
(RED) clip from battery cable to POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE
(BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away
from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel
lines or sheet metal body parts. Connect to a heavy
gage metal part of the frame or engine block.
B-12
OPERATION
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