Silverline Battery Charger 12/24V - Manual (Page 6)

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268317 Battery Charger 12V/24V
• Be sure your cable / extension cable is in good condition. Always have a
damaged cable / extension cable replaced at an authorised service centre
before using it. Never pull the cable to disconnect it from the power socket.
Never carry your tool by its cable. Keep the cable away from damp, heat, oil,
solvents, and sharp edges.
Do not leave the tool running unattended
• Always wait until your tool has completely stopped functioning, and has been
unplugged, before leaving it.
Battery Charger Safety
• Do not allow any metal items to come into contact with the battery terminals,
short circuits can start fires and cause explosions.
• Do not allow positive and negative lead clamps to touch. Live clamps touching
could melt the leads, and start a fire.
• Always disconnect power supply before making, or breaking, battery terminal
connections.
• Always handle battery terminal connectors at arms length.
• Always ensure that there is at least 600mm of clear space around the charger,
to allow adequate ventilation.
• Do not attempt to charge any battery that is leaking, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.
• Never attempt to charge a frozen battery.
• Unless the battery is of the “maintenance free” type, always check that the
electrolyte level is correct before attempting to charge.
• Only use this charger with convention lead-acid wet cell batteries. Attempting to
charge other types of battery is dangerous, and may invalidate your guarantee.
• This battery charger is designed to charge one battery at a time. If you wish to
charge multiple batteries, disconnect and charge separately.
• Batteries should always be in a stable, upright, position when being charged.
• Be aware that lead-acid batteries emit flammable gasses during charging. Do
not charge batteries near to any kind of ignition, or heat, source. Do not smoke.
Ensure that batteries are well ventilated.
• If you smell gas at any time during battery charging DO NOT disconnect clamps.
Open windows or doors to allow maximum ventilation. When gas has cleared,
disconnect charger from the mains power supply. Do not continue to charge,
dispose of battery and replace.
• Always wear protective gloves and goggles when handling lead acid batteries.
• Always remove all metal jewellery before handling lead acid batteries.
• Position charger as far from the battery as charging leads will allow.
• Wash thoroughly with soap and water if battery acid contacts skin or clothing.
If battery acid contacts eyes, wash thoroughly with clean water and seek
medical help.
• Only use this battery charger in completely dry conditions.
• Always refer to battery manufacturers guidance before charging a battery.
• If the battery does not appear to be charging, or displays any unusual operating
characteristics, dispose of battery and replace.
• Batteries should always be properly disposed of at suitable recycling facility. Do
not dispose of batteries with normal household waste.
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