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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS UNIT

1. Batteries can generate explosive gases during normal operation. ALWAYS

use in well ventilated area.

2. DO NOT smoke, strike a match or cause a spark in the vicinity of the battery

or engine. Avoid explosive gas, flames and sparks.

3. Remove all personal jewellery, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and

watches while working with a vehicle battery. These items may produce a

short circuit and could cause severe burns.

4. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the

battery. It may spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical

hardware which may cause an explosion or fire.

5. Wear complete eye, hand and clothing protection. AVOID touching eyes

while working on or near a battery.

6. Study all battery manufacturers specific precautions, such as removing or

not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of

charge.

7. Clean battery terminals before connection with the charger. Be careful to

keep corrosion from coming in to contact with eyes.

8. When it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge,

always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all

accessories in the vehicle are switched off in order to prevent an arc.

9. This charger is NOT intended to supply power to an extra low voltage

electrical system or to charge dry cell batteries. Charging dry cell batteries

may cause the battery to burst and cause injury to person or property.

10. NEVER charge a frozen, damaged, leaking or non rechargeable battery.

11. If battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap

and water. If electrolyte enters your eye, immediately flood eye with

running clean cold water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical

attention immediately.

12. DO NOT place the charger in the engine compartment, near moving parts

or near the battery. Place as far away from them as the cables permit.

WARNING: ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE CHARGER WHEN CONNECTING OR

DISCONNECTING LEADS TO AVOID SPARKING AS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE

HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE RELEASED IN THE PROCESS OF BATTERY

CHARGING