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A. GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY

1. Before you use your battery charger, be sure to read all

instructions and cautions printed on:

 •BatteryCharger

 •Battery

 •Vehicleorunitusingbattery

2. UsebatterychargeronLEADACIDtyperechargeable

batteries only, such as used in autos, trucks, tractors,

airplanes,vans,RV's,trollingmotors,etc.Chargerisnot

intendedtosupplypowertolow-voltageelectricalsystem

otherthaninanautomotiveapplication.

WARNING: Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell

batteriesthatarecommonlyusedwithhomeappliances.

Thesebatteriesmayburstandcauseinjurytopersonsand

damagetoproperty.

3. Useonlyattachmentsrecommendedorsoldbymanufacturer.

Useofnon-recommendedattachmentsmayresultinre,

electricshock,orinjury.

4. When disconnecting the battery charger, pull by the plug

notbythecord.Pullingonthecordmaycausedamageto

cord or plug.

5. Locate battery power cord so it cannot be stepped on, tripped

over,orsubjectedtodamageorstress.

6. Donotoperatechargerwithdamagedcordorplug.Have

cordreplacedimmediately.

7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been

dropped,orotherwisedamagedinanyway.Takeittoa

qualiedprofessionalforinspectionandrepair.

8. Donotdisassemblecharger.Takeittoaqualiedprofessional

whenserviceorrepairisrequired.Incorrectreassemblymay

resultinelectricshockorre.

9. Toreduceriskofelectricshock,unplugchargerfromoutlet

beforeattemptinganymaintenanceorcleaning.

10. Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary.

Useofanimproperextensioncordcouldresultinreor

electricshock.Ifanextensioncordmustbeused,makesure

that:

 •Pinsonplugofextensioncordarethesamenumber,size,

and shape as those of the plug on the charger.

 •Extensioncordisproperlywiredandingoodelectrical

condition.

 •WiresizeislargeenoughforACampereratingofcharger,

asspeciedbelow:

Length of cord (feet): 25 50 100 150

AWG size of cord: 16 12 10 8

(American Wire Gauge)

11. Always charge battery in a well ventilated area.

NEVER operate in a closed-in or restricted area without

adequate ventilation because of risk of explosive gases.

WARNING: Risk of explosive gas.

12. LocatechargerasfarawayfrombatteryasDCcharger

cablespermit.

13. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

14. NEVERchargeafrozenbattery.Ifbatteryuid(electrolyte)

isfrozen,bringintoawarmareatothawbeforecharging.

15. NEVER allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading

specicgravityorllingbattery.

16. NEVER set a battery on top of charger.

17. NEVER place charger directly above battery being charged.

Gasesfrombatterywillcorrodeanddamagecharger.

18. NEVER touch the battery clips together when the charger is

energized.

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING:Handlingthecordonthisproductorcordsassociatedwithaccessoriesoldwiththisproduct,mayexposedyoutolead,a

chemicalknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.Wash hands after handling.

Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully

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utmostimportancethateachtimebeforeusingyour

charger,youreadthismanualandfollowtheinstructionsexactly.

Battery

Charger

Model:

DY-1420