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diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
b. Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
c. Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible-then connect
NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of the cable.
d. Do not face battery when making final connection.
e. When disconnecting charger, always do so in the reverse sequence of connecting procedure
and break first connection while as far away from the battery as practical. .
f. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires
equipment specially designed for marine use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Specific Safety Rules for the Battery Charger
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Battery Charger. These carry important information. If
unreadable or missing, contact your dealer.
2. Always wear safety impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves when using
the Battery Charger. Using personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury.
Safety impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves are available from your dealer
3. Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure
there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions,
grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use a power tool in areas near flammable chemicals,
dusts, and vapors. Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.
4. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turning on the
Battery Charger.
5Always unplug the Battery Charger from its electrical outlet before
connecting its cables to a battery, or performing and inspection, maintenance,
or cleaning procedures.
6. Keep extension cord off wet ground and away from water.
7. Use this Battery Charger with lead/acid batteries only. When charging a
maintenance-free battery, always monitor the progress of the charge by
viewing the ammeter. Do not over charge a maintenance-free battery..
8. Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable or defective batteries.
9. Keep connections and cable clamps clean and free from corrosion.
10. Never simultaneously charge several batteries.
11. Do not discard used batteries in the trash. Properly recycle according to local environmental
codes.
12. WARNING: This product contains or, when used, produces a chemical known. to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
13. WARNING
: People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this
product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause
interference to or failure of the pacemaker.
9. RISK OF EXPLOSION!
If you detect gas, do not adjust any switches. Do not disconnect the charging
clamps. Immediately ventilate the room by opening windows and doors. Do
not switch on an electrical fan. When the air has cleared of gas, unplug the
unit from the electrical outlet.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.