necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid
battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit
current high enough to weld a ring (or the like) to metal,
causing a severe burn.
6. Take care not to drop a metal tool or other metal onto the
battery. Metal may cause sparking or short circuit the
battery or another electrical devise. Sparking may cause
an explosion.
7. Always operate battery charger in an open well ventilated
area.
8. NEVER smoke or al l ow a spark or flame in the vi ci ni ty of
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1. WARNING: Wear complete eye protection and clothing
protection, when working with lead-acid batteries.
2. Make sure someone is within range of your voice or close
enough to come to your aid when you work with or near a
lead-acid battery. '
3. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use if
battery acid c o ntac ts skin, c lothing, or eyes. If battery acid
contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and
water.
4. Avoid touching your eyes while working with a battery.
Acid particles (corrosion) may get into your eyes! If acid
enters your eye, immediately flood eye with running cold
water for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention
immediately.
5. Remove all personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
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.
This battery charger is designed for use on a nominal
120volt circuit and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug
illustrated FIGURE 1 (A). This plug should be used in a
grounded outlet. The plug pins must fit the receptacle (outlet).
ADAPTER: A temporary adapter, as shown in FIGURE 1
(B) and (C), may be used to connect the charger plug to a two
pole receptacle (outlet) as shown FIGURE 1 (B).
5. Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions such
as removing or not remov i ng cell cap s while charging, and
recommended rates of charge.
6. DO NOT use for parallel charging. Charger is designed to
charge / maintain one 12 volt battery.
CHARGER LOCATION PRECAUTION
Never place charger directly above battery being charged;
gases from battery could damage charger.
Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading
specific gravity or filling battery.
Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict
ventilation in any way.
Do not set battery on top of charger.
NOTE: The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
DANGER: NEVER alter the 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. DANGER: Before using an 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 ad apter
ear or lug to outlet cover plate and make ground connection to g r ound ed outlet.
1. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge,
always remove grounded terminal from battery firs t. Make
sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to
cause an arc.
2. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while
battery is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away
by using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic
mat erial as a fan .
3. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from
coming in conta ct wit h eyes.
Keep the battery terminals clean and tight. Use terminal
protectors to prevent corrosion.
4. If battery has removable filler vents, check periodically to
make sure battery electrolyte (liquid) covers the plates. If
liquid is down, add w ater to bring level up. This also he lps
purge exces sive gas fr om t h e cells .
NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL (OVERFILLING COULD RESULT
IN DAMAGE).