Important Safety Instructions; Personal Precautions - TypeS AC57881 Manuel D'utilisation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions for battery charger Models AC57881.
1. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
2. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger
manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
3. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger.
4. An extension cord should not be used. Use of improper extension cord could
result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
5. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or
plug immediately.
6. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
7. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service
or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock
or fire.
8. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce
this risk.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a) WORKING IN 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 FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those
published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment
you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking on these
products and on engine.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

a) Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you
work near a lead-acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts
skin, clothing, or eyes.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes
while working near battery.
d) 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 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
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