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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS UNIT

1. DO NOT use this charger/maintainer on Lithium Ion batteries.

2. Batteries can generate explosive gases during normal operation. ALWAYS use in

well ventilated area.

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

engine. Avoid explosive gas, flames and sparks.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Wear complete eye protection, hand and clothing protection. AVOID touching

eyes while working near a battery.

7. Study all battery manufacturers specific precautions, such as removing or not

removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.

8. Clean battery terminals before connection with the charger. If there is corrosion

on the terminals, AVOID eye contact.

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

remove grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories in the

vehicle are switched off in order to prevent an arc.

10. 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.

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

12. 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.

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

the battery. Place as far away from them as the cable permits.

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