recommended rates of charge.
8) Clean battery terminals before connecting the charger. Be careful to
keep corrosion from coming into contact with eyes.
9) For battery installed in a vehicle, first connect the positive (red) charger
clamp to positive (+) terminal on the battery. Second, connect the
negative charger clamp (black) to the vehicle’s chasis (away from the
battery). DO NOT connect to the carburetor or fuel lines. Disconnect
the negative clamp (black) from the vehicle chassis first.
10) When it is necessary to remove a battery from vehicle to charge,
accessories in the vehicle are switched off in order to prevent an arc.
11) It is not intended to supply power to an extra-low-voltage electrical
systems or to charge dry-cell batteries. Charging dry-cell
batteries may result in burst and cause injury to persons and
damage to property.
12) NEVER charge a frozen, damaged, leaking or non-
rechargeable battery.
13) If battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash it immediately
eye with running clean cold water for at least 15 minutes and get
medical attention immediately. If electrolyte is swallowed, drink large
quantities of water or milk; do NOT induce vomiting and get prompt
medical attention. Neutralize with baking soda any electrolyte that spills
on a vehicle or in the work area; after neutralizing, rinse contaminated
area clean with water.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE CHARGER
1) DO NOT place the charger in the engine compartment or near
moving parts or near the battery; place it as far away from them as
DC cables permit. Never place a charger directly above a battery
battery charger.
2) Do NOT cover the charger while charging.
3) DO NOT expose the charger to rain or wet conditions.
