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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 qualied service professional if
service or repair is required. Incorrect
assembly may result in re 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 ow around
entire charger. Do not set charger on
ammable materials like carpeting,
upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc.
Charger may damage leather, plastic
and rubber.
HELP US HELP YOU ——
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
uid (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 specic gravity or
lling 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.