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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
- Do not damage the electronic circuit of the battery charger.
PERSONNEL SAFETY
Stay alert; watch what you are doing. Do not use the battery charger while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or me-
dications.
Always use the following personal protective equipment:
• safety shoes
• eye protection
• protective gloves against physical agents
- Use the battery charger in well-aired, dry rooms.
- Never allow the clips of the clamps (positive-red and negative-black) to touch together.
- Check that the cables of the battery charger are kept away from fans, moving parts and the fuel pipe.
- not wear loose clothing, jewellery or metal objects when working on the motor vehicle.
- Before replacing the battery charger, make sure that it has cooled to room temperature.
BATTERY CHARGER USE AND CARE
- Do not put any objects into any slots or openings on the surface of the battery charger.
- Do not use the battery charger if the case, the clamps, the cables or the power supply cable have been damaged,
if it gives off unusual smells or too much heat.
- Do not modify the battery charger. This can reduce the effectiveness of safety measures and increase operator risk.
- Have the battery charger repaired only through a trained repair person and only using original replacement parts.
- The battery charger is designed to charge 12-24V lead and lithium ion batteries. Do not charge non rechargeable batteries.
Do not charge frozen batteries. Do not use the battery charger for any other purposes.
- Do not start batteries with any voltages other than those stated in the TECHNICAL DATA table.
- Before carrying out any operations, turn off the lights of the motor vehicle and cut out any running accessories.
- Always check that the voltage of the battery charger matches the voltage of the motor vehicle's system,
to prevent explosions, damage to the motor vehicle, the battery charger and people.
- Always connect the output lead with red clamp (+) to the positive post of the battery, and the output lead with
black clamp (-) to the motor vehicle's chassis.
- Never reverse polarity; reversed polarity can cause explosions or damage to the motor vehicle, the battery charger
and people.
- To clean the battery charger, use a dry cloth. Always disconnect the battery charger from the power supply mains.
Never use damp or wet cloths.
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