Harbor Freight Tools 03418 - Manual (Page 5)

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Battery Charger Specific Warnings (continued)
18. Be extra careful about dropping tools or anything metal near a charging battery as
sparks from the object may ignite the lead acid gasses.
19. Only charge lead acid batteries with this charger. Do not attempt to charge dry cell
household batteries as they may explode.
20. Position the battery charger as far away from the battery as possible. Use the full
extension length of the DC charging cables.
21. It is okay to rock or twist a clamp on a battery post at the time of connection. Once you
have set a clamp on a battery post, do not rock it. Rocking a clamp (other than at
original connection time) may cause sparking resulting in an explosion.
22. Check wire and cable connections for tightness before starting a charge (before plugging
in the power cord). Loose connections cause sparks.
Reminder: Never charge in a closed compartment. The charging location must be well-
ventilated.
Battery Acid Hazards
1. Always wear eye protection and adequate clothing (long sleeves and long pants)
including gloves when working near battery acids.
2. When working with lead acid batteries, have someone in close voice proximity in case
you should need some help due to battery acid contact.
3. Keep a lot of fresh water and soap close by to use immediately if battery acid contacts
your skin, eyes, or clothing.
Note: If any contact with battery acid is made, you must act quickly. Immediately wash the
affected areas with soap and water. If eye contact is made, flush the eyes with running cold
water for ten minutes and then immediately get medical attention.
Fire Hazards
1. Use of attachments not designed for this specific model may cause a fire.
2. Disassembling the battery charger may cause a fire. Always have a qualified service
technician work on the battery charger.
3. Arcing flames and sparks are possible if you plug in the battery charger before
connecting to the battery. Always unplug the charger before battery hookup.
More Charger Warnings
1. Short circuits can deliver enough heat to weld a piece of metal (ie: jewelry) to your skin.
Always remove any metal or jewelry from your body or pockets before charging a battery.
2. Do not connect charger clamps to a battery in a vehicle when the engine is running. Do
not work on or near any vehicle when the engine is running. Moving engine parts can
cause serious injury or death.
3. Do not position the charger above the battery being charged or battery gases will corrode
the charger.
4. Do not set a battery on top of a charger.
5. Do not allow battery acids to come in contact with the charger.
Note: This charger is not recommended for batteries with a built in Hydrometer eye. The
reading of the built in eye will conflict with the ammeter readings.