IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual will show you how to use your charger
safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these instructions and
precautions carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
The safety messages used throughout this manual contain a signal word. The signal word
indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
moderate or minor injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
damage to the equipment, vehicle or property.
Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
1.1 To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand this instruction manual.
Use only batteries recommended in this manual. Other types of batteries may burst,
causing personal injury and damage to property. Dispose of the battery charger if the cord
becomes defective. Risk of electric shock. Use in a dry location only.
1.2 Children should not operate this charger.
1.3 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
1.4 If the output cable assembly and/or connector does not fit or make a proper connection
with the ride-on toy's battery connector, do not alter the connectors on the battery
charger or ride-on toy. Using this charger in a manner it was not designed for or making
modifications to it can cause a risk of electric shock or fire. Electric shock or fire can cause
serious injury or death or damage to property.
1.5 Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; take it to a qualified service person.
1.6 Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified service person when service or
repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
1.7 To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by
the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the
vicinity of the battery. Review the cautionary markings on these products.
2.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
2.1 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when
working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current
high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
2.2 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery.
2.3 Use this charger for charging 6 and 12V LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended
to supply power to a low voltage electrical system. Do not use this 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.
2.4 NEVER charge a frozen battery.
2.5 Make sure that the charger cable connector makes a tight connection.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID
IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
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