4.GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS - Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger 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 AC cord or plug provided - if it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.

This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in Below Figure. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketch B, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B 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.

Grounding

Pin

Metal Screw

Cover of Grounded

Outlet Box

(A)

(B)

DANGER - Before using adapter as illustrated, be certain that center screw of outlet plate is grounded. The green-colored 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.

5.Do not operate this charger with a damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately.

6.Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.

7.Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

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

9.WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

a. 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

REV 09b

SKU 66783

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

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Harbor Freight Tools 66783 operating instructions Grounding Pin Metal Screw Cover of Grounded Outlet Box