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importance that each time before
using your charger, you read this
and follow the instructions exactly.
To reduce the risk of the battery b.
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
markings on these products and on
engine.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS12.
Someone should be within range of a.
your voice, or close enough to come
to your aid, when you work near a
lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap b.
nearby in case battery acid contacts
skin, clothing, or eyes.
Wear complete eye protection and c.
clothing protection. Avoid touching
eyes while working near battery.
If battery acid contacts skin or d.
clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters eye,
immediately ood with running cold
water for at least 10 minutes and get
medical attention immediately.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or e.
ame in vicinity of battery or engine.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of f.
dropping a metal tool onto battery. It
might spark or short-circuit battery or
other electrical part that may cause
an explosion.
Remove personal metal items such g.
as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and
watches when working near a lead-
acid battery. A lead-acid battery can
produce a short-circuit current high
enough to weld a ring or a similar
metal object, causing a severe burn.
Use this charger for charging h.
LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not
intended to supply power to a low
voltage electrical system other than
in an automotive application. Do
not use battery charger for charging
dry-cell batteries that are commonly
used with home appliances. These
batteries may burst and cause injury
to persons and damage to property.
NEVER charge a frozen battery.i.
PREPARING TO CHARGE 13.
BATTERY
If it becomes necessary to remove a.
the battery from the vehicle to
charge, always remove grounded
terminal from battery rst. Make
sure all accessories in the vehicle
are off, so as not to cause an arc.
Be sure area around battery is well b.
ventilated while battery is being
charged. Gases can be forcefully
blown away, by using a piece of
cardboard or other non-metallic
material such as a fan.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful c.
to keep corrosion from coming in
contact with eyes.
Add distilled water in each cell until d.
battery acid reaches level specied
by battery manufacturer. This helps
purge excessive gas from cells. Do
not overll. For a battery without cell
caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s
recharging instructions.
Study all battery manufacturer’s e.
specic precautions such as
removing or not removing cell caps
while charging and recommended
rates of charge.
Determine voltage of battery by f.
referring to car owner’s manual
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