WARNING: To reduce the risk of
explosion, explosive gases, or injury
while using your battery charger, follow
the precautions listed below:
• 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, airplanes,
vans, RV's, trolling motors, etc.
This charger is not intended to supply
power to a low voltage electrical system.
• 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 service
or repair is required. Incorrect assembly
may result in fire or electrical 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.
• Battery chargers get hot during operation
and must have proper ventilation. Air
needs to flow around entire charger.
• Do not set charger on flammable
materials like carpeting, upholstery,
paper, cardboard etc. Charger may
damage leather and melt plastic and
rubber.
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Remember:
• 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-
cell batteries that are commonly used
with home appliances like radios,
stereos, remote controls, etc. These
batteries may burst and cause personal
injury.
• Never touch the battery clamps
together when the charger is on. You
will cause a spark.
• Never operate charger if it has received
a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged. Take it to a qualified profes-
sional 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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