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Before Charging:
Verify that battery terminals are clean and that all charger connections are secure and in good condition.
Grounding and AC Power Connection:
Your charger must be plugged into a grounded electrical outlet. The unit is provided with an
electrical cord which contains a conductor for grounding. The charger cord must be plugged
into an AC outlet that is properly installed, and is grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and all local electrical codes and ordinances.
!! WARNING !! - Failure to plug the charger into a grounded receptacle could cause a condi-
tion allowing an electrical shock hazard to be present while charging.
!! WARNING !! Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electrical shock.
!! CAUTION !! - Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with this equipment. If it does not
fi t the outlet, have a properly grounded outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician.
A TEMPORARY AC ADAPTER may be used to connect the plug provided with this charger
to a two-pole receptacle if a properly grounded receptacle is not available. The temporary
adapter should only be used until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualifi ed
electrician. The green colored tab on the adapter MUST be connected to a permanent ground
such as a properly grounded outlet box.
THE USE OF TEMPORARY ADAPTERS IS ILLEGAL IN CANADA AND SHOULD
NOT BE USED. HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN INSTALL A GROUNDED OUT-
LET BEFORE USING THIS CHARGER.