WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS
DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GAS
DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS
REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE
THE CHARGER.
b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these
instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of
battery.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES MIXTURE
1. Connect and disconnect battery leads only when supply
cord is disconnected.
2. For a battery installed in a vehicle, first connect charger
output lead to ungrounded battery post – not connected to
automobile chassis – in accordance with polarity identification
and then opposite polarity lead to chassis away from battery;
do not connect to carburetor or fuel lines. Disconnect chassis
lead first.
3. Do not overcharge battery.
4. Do not smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark in vicinity of
battery.
5. Use in well-ventilated area.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
1. Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous.
Battery generate explosive gases during operation. For this
reason, it is of utmost importance that you follow the
instructions each time you use the charger.
2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions
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