Never place charger directly above battery being charged. The gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
Never touch the battery clamps together when the charger is on. You could cause a spark.
Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged. Take it to a qualified profes- sional for inspection and repair.
Be sure to position the charger power cord to prevent it from being stepped on, tripped over, or damaged.
Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplugging the charger. Pulling on the cord may cause damage to the cord or the plug.
Do not operate the charger if it has a damaged power cord or plug. Have the cord replaced.
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead- acid batteries.
•Make sure that someone is within range of your voice to come to your aid if needed while you work with or are near a
•Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use in case battery acid contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing. If this happens, wash immediately with soap and water. Then get medical attention.
•Avoid touching your eyes while working with a battery. Acid particles (corrosion) may get into your eyes. If this occurs, flush eyes immediately with running cold water for at least 10 minutes. Then immediately get medical attention.
•Never charge a frozen battery.
•Remove all personal metal items from your body such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches, while working with a
•Take care not to drop any metal tool or metal object onto the battery. This may result in a spark or short circuit across the battery or another electri- cal device that may cause an explo- sion.
•Always operate the battery charger in an open,
•Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine. Batteries generate explosive gases.
•Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking soda before attempting to clean up.
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