Sears 200.71219 - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS
This.manual.contains.important.safety.
and.operating.instructions.for.battery.
charger.Model.71219.
•. Read.all.instructions.and.cautions.
printed.on.the.battery.charger,.battery,.
and.vehicle.or.equipment.using.bat-
tery..
•. Use.charger.only.on.lead-acid.type.
rechargeable.batteries,.such.as.those.
used.in.motorcycles,.lawn.tractors,.
ATVs,.RVs,.boats,.snowmobiles.an-
tique.and.classic.cars..This.charger.is.
not.intended.to.supply.power.to.a.low.
voltage.electrical.system.other.than.in.
a.starter-motor.application.
•. Never.use.charger.for.charging.dry.
cell.batteries.that.are.commonly.used.
with.home.appliances.like.radios,.ste-
reos,.remote.controls,.etc..These.bat-
teries.may.burst.and.cause.personal.
injury.
•. Do.not.disassemble.charger..Take.it.
to a qualified service professional if
service.or.repair.is.required..Incorrect.
assembly may result in fire or electri-
cal.shock.
•. To.reduce.risk.of.electrical.shock,.
unplug.the.charger.from.the.110V.AC.
electrical.wall.outlet.before.attempting.
any.maintenance.or.cleaning.
•. Always.charge.battery.in.a.well-venti-
lated.area.
WARNINg – RISK OF EXPLOSIvE gASES
WORKING.IN.VICINITY.OF.A.LEAD-ACID.BATTERY.IS.DANGEROUS..BAT-
TERIES.GENERATE.EXPLOSIVE.GASES.DURING.NORMAL.BATTERY.OP-
ERATION..FOR.THIS.REASON,.IT.IS.OF.UTMOST.IMPORTANCE.THAT.EACH.
TIME.BEFORE.USING.YOUR.CHARGER,.YOU.READ.THIS.MANUAL.AND.
FOLLOW.THE.INSTRUCTIONS.EXACTLY.
To.reduce.risk.of.battery.explosion,.follow.these.instructions.and.those.published.by.
battery.manufacturer.and.manufacturer.of.any.equipment.you.intend.to.use.in.vicinity.
of.battery..Review.cautionary.markings.on.these.products.and.on.engine.
•. WARNINg:.Battery.chargers.get.hot.
during.operation.and.must.have.prop-
er ventilation. Air needs to flow around
entire.charger..Do.not.set.charger.on.
flammable materials like carpeting,
upholstery,.paper,.cardboard,.etc..
Charger.may.damage.leather,.plastic.
and.rubber.
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Remember:
Place.charger.as.far.away.from.the.
battery.being.charged.as.the.charger.
cables.will.permit.
Do not.expose.charger.to.rain.or.snow.
Never.charge.a.frozen.battery..If.battery.
fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring
battery.into.a.warm.area.to.allow.battery.
to.thaw.before.you.begin.charging.
Never.allow.battery.acid.to.drip.on.
charger when reading specific gravity or
filling battery.
Never.set.a.battery.on.top.of.charger.
Never.place.charger.directly.above.
battery.being.charged..The.gases.from.
the.battery.will.corrode.and.damage.the.
charger.
Never.touch.the.battery.clamps.together.
when.the.charger.is.on..You.could.cause.
a.spark.