Harbor Freight Tools 94088 - Manual (Page 6)

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Specific Safety Rules for the Battery Charger
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Battery Charger. These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
2. Always wear safety impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves when using the
Battery Charger. Using personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury. Safety
impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves are available from Harbor Freight
Tools.
3. Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is
adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease,
oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use a power tool in areas near flammable chemicals,
dusts, and vapors. Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.
4. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before plugging
the Battery Charger.
5. Always unplug the Battery Charger from its electrical outlet before connecting
its cables to a battery, or performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
6. Keep extension cord off wet ground and away from water.
7. Use this Battery Charger with lead/acid batteries only. When charging a maintenance-
free battery, always monitor the progress of the charge. Do not over charge a maintenance-
free battery.
8. Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable or defective batteries.
9. Keep connections and cable clamps clean and free from corrosion.
10. Never simultaneously charge several batteries.
11. Do not discard used batteries in the trash. Properly recycle according to local
environmental codes.
12. Do not attempt to charge a 6 volt battery.
13. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product.
Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause
interference to or failure of the pacemaker.
14. This product contains or, when used, produces a chemical known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5,
et seq. )
15. Risk of Explosion!
• If you detect gas, do not switch off the unit. Do not disconnect the charging
clamps. Immediately ventilate the room by opening windows and doors.
Do not switch on an electrical fan. When the air has cleared of gas, unplug
the unit from the electrical outlet.
• Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
• To prevent sparking due to electrostatic discharge, never wear clothes made of
synthetic materials when charging the battery.
• Avoid creating or working around any flames or sparks; flames or sparks can
ignite the gasses caused by charging and cause an explosion.