Cotech CB5-5L-BS1 - Battery Charger; Safety

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Battery charger
Art.no 18-2692 Model CB5-5L-BS1
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1. Safety
• This product must not be used by anyone (including children) suffering from
physical or mental impairment. Thisproduct should not be used by anyone without
sufficient experience or knowledge if they have not been instructed in its use by
someone who will take responsibility for their safety.
• Never let children play with theproduct.
• Warning! Lead-acid batteries contain corrosive battery acid. Iftheacid comes into
contact with skin or eyes immediately rinse with lots of water and contact your
doctor atonce.
• Warning! Neverattempt to charge batteries that cannot be charged!
• Intended for use indoors.
• The charger is intended only for charging lead-acid batteries of thetype:
WET, GEL, AGM etc. Charging other battery types can damage thecharger,
battery or other property.
• The battery charger is not intended as apower-supply for other products.
• Do not attempt to charge dry-cell batteries as they may explode and cause damage.
• Do not use thecharger if themains cable is damaged. Ifthemains cable is
damaged and has to be replaced, to avoid any risk it must either be replaced by
themanufacturer, his/her service department or other qualified personnel.
• Do not operate thebattery charger if thecasing is damaged. Toavoid any risk
repairs should be carried out by qualified personnel.
• Do not place thecharger near batteries that are charging. Thebattery emits agas
which can corrode thecharger. Placethecharger as far away from thebattery as
thecharger cables reach.
• Do not disassemble or modify thecharger in anyway.
• Make sure thecharging clamps do not come in contact with each other when charging.
• First remove theplug before removing thecharging clamps from thebattery.
• Wear protective goggles and turn your face away when connecting thecharger clamps.
• The battery can emit combustible gases when charging. Thatis why it is important
to avoid sparks near thebattery. Makesure that thecharging clamps do not come
into contact with each other. Avoidsmoking near thebattery when charging.
• Never cover thecharger.
• Ensure good ventilation when charging.
• The battery charger may only be used by someone who has read and understood
themanual.
• A frozen battery must never be charged. Bringit indoors and let it defrost first.