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OUOD006,0000018 –19–16JUN04–1/4
Charging Battery Installed in Vehicle
CAUTION: Risk of explosion. Battery gases
produced during charging can explode.
Ventilate area. Keep sparks and flames away.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and
other parts that can cause injury.
NEVER charge a frozen battery.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and
charged on shore. To charge it onboard
requires equipment specially designed for
marine use.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known by the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT plug battery charger into
power receptacle or set any charger
controls until ALL connections have
been made.
Turn all vehicle switches OFF (ignition,
lights, radio, etc.) before connecting
battery charger.
1. Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by
hood, door, or moving engine parts.
2. Determine which battery terminal is the POSITIVE
terminal. (The Positive terminal may be identified with
a POS, P, or +, and usually has a larger diameter than
the Negative terminal (NEG, N, —).
3. Determine which battery terminal is grounded
(connected) to the chassis.
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