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A. GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY
1. Before you use your battery charger, be sure to read all
instructions and cautions printed on:
•BatteryCharger
•Battery
•Vehicleorunitusingbattery
2. Use battery charger on LEADACID type rechargeable
batteries only, such as used in autos, trucks, tractors,
airplanes, vans, RV's, trolling motors, etc. Charger is not
intendedtosupplypowertolow-voltageelectricalsystem
otherthaninanautomotiveapplication.
WARNING: Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell
batteriesthatarecommonlyusedwithhomeappliances.
Thesebatteriesmayburstandcauseinjurytopersonsand
damagetoproperty.
3. Useonlyattachmentsrecommendedorsoldbymanufacturer.
Useofnon-recommendedattachmentsmayresultinre,
electricshock,orinjury.
4. When disconnecting the battery charger, pull by the plug
notbythecord.Pullingonthecordmaycausedamageto
cord or plug.
5. Locate battery power cord so it cannot be stepped on, tripped
over,orsubjectedtodamageorstress.
6. Donotoperatechargerwithdamagedcordorplug.Have
cordreplacedimmediately.
7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in anyway.Takeit to a
qualiedprofessionalforinspectionandrepair.
8. Donotdisassemblecharger.Takeittoaqualiedprofessional
whenserviceorrepairisrequired.Incorrectreassemblymay
resultinelectricshockorre.
9. Toreduceriskofelectricshock,unplugchargerfromoutlet
beforeattemptinganymaintenanceorcleaning.
10. Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in re or
electricshock.Ifanextensioncordmustbeused,makesure
that:
•Pinsonplugofextensioncordarethesamenumber,size,
and shape as those of the plug on the charger.
•Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
condition.
•WiresizeislargeenoughforACampereratingofcharger,
asspeciedbelow:
Length of cord (feet): 25 50 100 150
AWG size of cord: 16 12 10 8
(American Wire Gauge)
11. Always charge battery in a well ventilated area.
NEVER operate in a closed-in or restricted area without
adequate ventilation because of risk of explosive gases.
WARNING: Risk of explosive gas.
12. Locate charger as far away from battery as DC charger
cablespermit.
13. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
14. NEVERchargeafrozenbattery.Ifbatteryuid(electrolyte)
isfrozen,bringintoawarmareatothawbeforecharging.
15. NEVER allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading
specicgravityorllingbattery.
16. NEVER set a battery on top of charger.
17. NEVER place charger directly above battery being charged.
Gasesfrombatterywillcorrodeanddamagecharger.
18. NEVER touch the battery clips together when the charger is
energized.
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Important Safety Instructions
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