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 professional 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 at- tention.
•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 medi- cal attention.
•Remove all personal metal items from your body such as rings, brace- lets, necklaces and watches, while working with a
•Take care not to drop any metal tool or metal object onto the battery. This may spark or short circuit the battery or another electrical device that may cause an explosion.
•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.
BEFORE USING YOUR BATTERY CHARGER
It is important to understand your charger's requirements. This section will tell you about your charger's electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging.
PLUGGING IT IN
Your charger requires a 120V AC
ASSEMBLING YOUR CHARGER Included with your battery charger are two cord wrap cleats for storage of the clamp cables.
To install, align the two tabs to corre- spond with the two receptacles and push until you hear a snap.
Wrap clamp cables after unplugging the power cord from the AC wall outlet and store your charger in a dry location.
