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a) Working in the vicinity of a battery is dangerous. Lead-acid batteries
generate explosive gasses 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 the battery
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery. Review
cautionary marking on these products and on engine.
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4. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS a) Someone should be within range of your voice OR close enough 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 or enters eye, flood eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and
get medical attention immediately. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with
soap & water. e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine. f) Be extra
cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery
or other electrical part that may cause explosion. g) Remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with any battery. A lead-acid or lithium battery can
produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
h) NEVER charge a frozen battery.
5. CHARGER LOCATION: a) Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any
way. b) Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit. c) Never place charger directly
above battery being charged; gases from battery can corrode and damage the charger. d) Never allow
battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery. e) Do not set a battery on top of
charger. IMPORTANT : Place charger on a hard flat surface or mount onto a vertical surface. Do not
place on plastic, leather or textile surface.
6. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS: a) Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after removing AC
cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other. b) Attach clips to battery and chassis
as indicated in 8(e), 8(f), and 9(a) through 9(d).
NOTE : This battery charger has an automatic safety feature that will prevent
it from operating if the battery has been inversely connected.
Remove AC cord
from electrical outlet, disconnect the battery clips, then reconnect correctly according to the
instructions below.
7. PREPARING THE BATTERY: a) If the battery is new, before connecting the charger read the battery
manufacturer's safety and operational instructions carefully. If applicable, carefully and exactly follow
acid filling instructions.
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