SAFETY
3
PARTS
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
OPERATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read all instructions and cautions
printed on the battery charger, battery,
and vehicle or equipment using
battery.
• Use charger only on lead-acid type
rechargeable batteries, such as those
used in cars, trucks, tractors, air-
planes, vans, RV’s, trolling motors,
etc. This charger is not intended to
supply power to a low voltage electri-
cal system other than in an automotive
application.
• Use only attachments recommended or
sold by manufacturer. The use of
attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer may result in fire,
electric shock, or injury.
• Do not disassemble charger. Take it to
a qualified service professional if
WARNING: To reduce the risk of explosion, explosive gases, or injury while using
your battery charger, follow the precautions listed below:
•Place charger as far away from
battery being charged as the charger
cables will permit.
•Do not expose charger to rain or
snow.
•Never charge a frozen battery. If
battery fluid (electrolyte) becomes
frozen, bring battery into a warm area
to thaw before you begin charging.
•Never allow battery acid to drip on
charger when reading specific gravity
or filling battery.
•Never set a battery on top of the
charger.
•Never place charger directly above
battery being charged. The gases
from the battery will corrode and
damage the charger.
•Never use charger for charging dry-
•Never touch the battery clamps
together when the charger is ener-
gized.
•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.

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service or repair is required. Incorrect
assembly may result in fire or electri-
cal shock.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock,
unplug the charger from the outlet
before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.
• Always charge battery in a well
ventilated area.
clean up.
• Battery chargers get hot during
operation and must have proper
ventilation. Air needs to flow around
entire charger.
• Do not set on flammable items like
carpeting, upholstery, paper, card-
board, etc. Will damage leather and,
melt plastic and rubber.