before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

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 IMPORTANCE THAT YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

•To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed.

•Do not use this charger in a compartment in which ignition-protected equipment is required.

Personal Precautions

•Someone should be within range of your voice and close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.

•Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.

•Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touch- ing eyes while working near the battery.

•If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 20 minutes and get medical attention immedi- ately.

•NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.

•Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.

•Before working with a lead-acid battery, remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches. A lead-acid battery produces a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

•Use the charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. Do not use

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