Lincoln Electric IM10138 Battery Charger K3152-1_K3153-1 - Manual (Page 3)

ii SAFETY ii
AUTOMATIC / MANUAL BATTERY CHARGERS / STARTERS HOUSEHOLD CHARGERS
BATTERY EXPLOSION HAZARDS
1. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, read, understand, and follow
these instructions, those published by the battery manufacturer, and
those of the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use near
the battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on
the engine. If unable to determine the battery manufacturerʼs require-
ments for charging, always charge the battery with the cell caps in
place. In addition, make certain that anyone else that uses this
equipment, or is a bystander in the vicinity of a charging battery,
understands and follows these safety instructions as well.
2. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery
or engine.
3. NEVER operate the battery charger in a closed-in area or restrict
ventilation in any way.
4. NEVER charge a frozen battery as battery explosion can result.
5. NEVER connect BOTH battery charger clamps DIRECTLY to the two
posts of the same battery. See OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS for
connection procedures.
6. NEVER charge batteries other than a LEAD-ACID type. Especially,
DO NOT use for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used
with toys and home appliances. These batteries may burst and
cause injury to persons or damage property.
7. NEVER allow the dc output clamps to touch each other.
8. ALWAYS be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal
object, such as a tool, onto or near the battery. Doing so could pro-
duce a spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical part that
could cause an explosion.
9. ALWAYS make sure the area around a battery is well ventilated
while it is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by using
a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a fan.
10. ALWAYS make sure that the ac power cord is unplugged from the
ac outlet or extension cord BEFORE connecting or disconnecting
the battery charger clamps, to prevent arcing or burning.
11. ALWAYS locate the battery charger as far away from the battery as
the dc output cables will permit.
12. ALWAYS twist or rock charger clamps back and forth several times
on the battery post and the other point of connection at the time of
initial connection. This helps keep the clamps from slipping off their
points of connection which helps reduce the risk of sparking. DO
NOT rock the clamp connected to the battery post AFTER the sec-
ond connection (at a point away from the battery) is made or spark-
ing may occur at the battery post.
13. ALWAYS check the cable and wire connections at the battery(s) for
tightness - BEFORE STARTING TO CHARGE. A loose connection
can cause sparks or excessive heating which could cause a battery
explosion.
14. ALWAYS make sure the battery compartment is open and well ven-
tilated before charging.
FIRE HAZARDS
1. NEVER use an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery
charger manufacturer for use with your specific model charger.
2. NEVER disassemble the battery charger; take it to qualified service
personnel when service or repair is needed.
3. ALWAYS make sure that the ac power cord is unplugged from the ac
outlet or extension cord, BEFORE connecting or disconnecting the
battery charger clamps, to prevent arcing or burning.
BATTERY ACID HAZARDS
1. ALWAYS have someone within range of your voice and close
enough to quickly come to your aid when working near a lead-acid
battery.
2. ALWAYS have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery
acid contacts eyes, skin, or clothing.
3. ALWAYS wear complete eye and clothing protection and avoid
touching eyes while working with a battery.
4. ALWAYS act QUICKLY if contact with battery acid is made. If acid
contacts skin or clothing, wash IMMEDIATELY with soap and water.
If acid enters the eye, IMMEDIATELY flood the eye with running cold
water for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
MOVING PARTS HAZARDS
1. NEVER connect the battery charger clamps to a vehicle when the
engine is running.
2. ALWAYS stay clear of fan blades, fan belts, pulleys and other mov-
ing engine parts when working near an engine. Moving engine parts
can cause severe personal injury including dismemberment.
3. ALWAYS make sure that the battery charger cables and clamps are
positioned so they will not come in contact with any moving engine
parts.
BURN HAZARDS
1. NEVER lean on or rest against the engine or cooling system parts
when the vehicle is running.
2. ALWAYS stay clear of the cooling system, engine, and engine mani-
fold. These engine components get very hot and retain heat for a
long time. Touching any of these components can cause severe
burns.