Fjre Hazards - Craftsman 934.716140 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
commonly used with toys and home appliances. These batteries
may burst and cause injury to persons or damage property.
NEVER allow the DC output clamps to touch each other.
ALWAYS be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal
object, such as a too!, onto or near the battery. Doing so could
produce a spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical part
that could cause an explosion.
ALWAYS make sure the area around a battery is well ventilated
while it is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by
using a piece of cardboard or other non-metalic material as a fan.
ALWAYS make sure that theAC _wercord is unplugged from the
AC outlet or extension cord BEFORE connecting or disconnecting
the battery charger clamps to the battery to prevent arcing or burning.
ALWAYS locate the batter){, charger as far away from the battery
as the DC output cables w_l! permit.
ALWAYS twist or rock charger clamps back and forth several times
on the battery post and the 6ther point of connection at the time of
initial connection. This helps keep the clamps from slipping off their
points of connection which helps reduce the risk of sparking.
NOTE: DO NOT rock the clamp connected to the battery post
AFTER the second connection (at a point away from the battery)
is made or sparking may occur at the battery post.
FIRE HAZARDS
FIRE CAN KILL, INJURE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE! _
NEVER use an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery
charger manufacturer for use with your specific model charger.
NEVER dissassemble the battery charger; take it to qualified
service personnel when service or repair is needed.
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