
4. Health and Safety Information
• NEVER burn or mutilate batteries or products
containing batteries as they may explode or release
toxic substances.
• Battery acid is highly corrosive; if the product battery
begins to leak, stop all operations immediately and
contact Draper Tools for support.
− DO NOT use this product if there is evidence of
battery leakage.
− If battery acid comes into contact with your skin,
wash it o immediately with plenty of clean water.
− If battery acid comes into contact with your eyes,
ush them with plenty of clean water and seek
medical attention immediately.
Important: This product is suitable for use with 12V and
24V DC circuits and batteries ONLY.DO NOT use this
product as a DC power source.
4.3 Working With Lead-Acid and Other
Vehicle Batteries
WARNING! Risk of explosive gases. Working in
close proximity to lead-acid batteries is
dangerous as they produce potentially explosive
gases during normal operation. ALWAYS read
this manual in full before EVERY use and keep
your work area well-ventilated. Contact Draper
Tools for assistance if you are not condent in
the use of this product.
Use this manual in conjunction with the battery
manufacturer manual and that of any other equipment to
be used in the vicinity. Review all safety markings and
rating plates present on the battery, charger and any
other nearby equipment before using this product to
jump-start a vehicle battery.
• DO NOT work with vehicle batteries on your own;
ALWAYS ensure that someone is nearby to come to
your aid if necessary.
• Wear complete eye and hand protection and wear
suitable clothing that covers your skin appropriately.
− Avoid touching your eyes while working with
lead-acid batteries.
• Keep plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid comes into contact with your skin, eyes or
clothing.
− If battery acid comes into contact with your skin
or clothing, wash the aected area immediately
with soap and water.
− If battery acid enters your eyes, ush the eye
immediately with copious cool and clean running
water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical
attention immediately.
• NEVER smoke or allow sparks or ames in the vicinity
of the battery or engine.
• Take extra care to prevent metal objects or tools from
falling onto the battery as this may cause a spark,
short-circuit the battery or cause an explosion.
• ALWAYS remove personal metallic objects before use.
− Lead-acid batteries can produce a short-circuit
current high enough to weld metal and cause
severe burns.
DO NOT top up the electrolyte beyond the
manufacturer’s recommended level. Overlling
the battery may cause the acid content to leak.
WARNING! DO NOT use this product to
jump-start batteries outside of the rated battery
amperage range.
4.4 Connection to the Power Supply
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. DO NOT open
this product.
This appliance is supplied with an approved plug and
cable for your safety. Some operations require the use of
a higher-capacity plug; see 6.1 Connecting a Plug.
ALWAYS ensure that the tted plug is suitable for the
operation.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by Draper Tools, an authorised service agent or similarly
qualied personnel in order to avoid a hazard.
The damaged or incomplete plug, when cut from the
cable, shall be disabled to prevent connection to a live
electrical outlet.
This is a Class I* product and is designed for connection
to a power supply matching that detailed on the rating
label and compatible with the plug tted.
The fuse in the power supply for this product cannot be
replaced. Contact Draper Tools for replacement options
if the fuse in the supplied plug has blown.
If an extension lead is required, use an approved and
compatible lead rated for this appliance.
Follow all the instructions supplied with the extension
lead.
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