Safety Instructions, Personal Safety Precautions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

2.To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting unit.

3.Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

4.An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on unit; extension cord is properly wired and in good condition; wire size is large enough for the length of cord as specified in the following chart:

Length in feet:	25	50	100	150
Cord AWG size:	16	12	10	8

5.Do not operate unit with damaged cord or plug - replace them immediately.

6.Do not disassemble unit – take it to/or call a qualified technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

7.To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug unit from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.

2.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.

3.NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.

4.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.

5.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.

6.When using unit as charger, charge a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply low-voltage power for applications other than battery charging. Do not use with batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage property.

7.NEVER JUMP START OR CHARGE a frozen battery. Any battery that is suspected of being frozen must be thawed before jump starting or charging.

GROUNDING AND AC POWER CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Unit should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Unit is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER

Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This unit is for use on a 120 Volt, 60 Hz cycle circuit. A temporary adapter may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. Before using adapter, be certain that center screw of outlet plate is grounded. The green rigid ear or lug extending from adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet – make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to outlet cover plate and make ground connection to grounded outlet.