5.Always unplug the Battery Charger from its electrical outlet before connecting

its cables to a battery, or performing and inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

6.Keep extension cord off wet ground and away from water.

7.Use this Battery Charger with lead/acid batteries only. When charging a maintenance- free battery, always monitor the progress of the charge by viewing the ammeter. Do not over charge a maintenance-free battery.

8.Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable or defective batteries.

9.Keep connections and cable clamps clean and free from corrosion.

10.Never simultaneously charge several batteries.

11.Do not discard used batteries in the trash. Properly recycle according to local environmental codes.

12.WARNING: This product contains or, when used, produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

13.WARNING: People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.

14.Risk of Explosion!

If you detect gas, do not switch off the unit. Do not disconnect the charging clamps. Immediately ventilate the room by opening windows and doors. Do not switch on an electrical fan. When the air has cleared of gas, unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.

Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.

To prevent sparking due to electrostatic discharge, never wear clothes made of synthetic materials when charging the battery.

Avoid creating or working around any flames or sparks; flames or sparks can ignite the gasses caused by charging and cause an explosion.

Unpacking

When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

SKU 03418

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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