MotorGuide BATTERY CHARGERS - Manual (Page 3)

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Before connecting your batteries or applying AC power, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on the battery charger, cables, and batteries.
CAUTION - To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Lead-acid type rechargeable batteries;
Flooded (Lead-acid), Sealed (Lead-acid) and Gel (Gelled Electrolyte Lead-acid). Other
types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury.
Use of attachments not recommended or sold by MotorGuide may result in a risk of fire,
electrical shock or personal injury.
Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, direct hit of force, been dropped
or otherwise damaged in any way. Do not install if any protective AC and DC cable insulation,
DC fuse holders and/or ring terminals have been damaged or compromised.
Call MotorGuide for repair service to avoid risk of fire, short circuits or electrical shock.
Do not disassemble the battery charger. If service or repair is required please contact customer
care at 616.897.3201. Incorrect reassembly or cable modifications may result in a risk of
electrical shock, fire or explosion.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, remove AC power from the charger prior to any
maintenance or cleaning.
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE
EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON IT IS OF
EXTREME IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER YOU FOLLOW
THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE, EXPLOSION, OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
- Make your AC power connection in an open atmosphere free of explosive fumes.
- Make your AC power connection in a secure manner that will avoid contact with water.
Personal Safety Precautions
a) Someone should be within the range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid
when working near a Lead-acid battery.
b) Have plenty of soap and water nearby in case battery acid comes in contact with skin,
clothes, or eyes.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working
near battery(s).
d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get
medical attention immediately.
e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
f) Incorrect assembly or modification may result in risk of electrical shock, fire, or explosion.
g) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark
or short-circuit a battery or other electrical hardware which may cause an explosion or fire.
N O T E S S A F E T Y
GENERAL SAFETY