John Deere TY25862 - Manuel (Page 9)

Safety
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries
is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive
gases during normal battery operation. Read
this manual and follow the instructions
exactly EACH TIME you use this battery
charger.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow
these instructions and the instructions
published by battery manufacturer. Review
the cautionary markings on the battery,
battery charger, and engine compartment.
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.
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual
contains important safety and operating instructions
for your battery charger. Read and understand this
manual before using the battery charger.
2. To reduce risk of electric shock, do not operate
battery charger when unit is exposed to water. Do
not expose battery charger to rain or snow.
3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a
risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
4. To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and
cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting battery charger.
5. Use of an extension cord is not recommended. Use
of an improper extension cord could result in fire or
electric shock. If an extension cord must be used,
make sure:
a. the pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size, and shape as those on plug of
charger,
b. the extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition, and
c. the wire size is large enough for the length of
cord for the ampere rating of this battery charger
as specified below.
Length of Cord (Ft.) 25 50 100 150
AWG Size of Cord 16 14 10 8
6. Never alter AC cord or grounding plug provided. If
temporary adapter must be used to plug battery
charger into a two pole outlet, connect the
grounding hardware on the adapter to a properly
grounded outlet using the center screw of the outlet
plate. Be sure the center screw of the outlet plate is
grounded.
7. Locate battery power cord so it cannot be stepped
on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress.
Do not operate battery charger with damaged cord
or plug. Replace cord or plug immediately.
8. Do not operate battery charger if it has received a
sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged
in any way. Take it to a qualified service technician.
9. Do not disassemble battery charger. Take charger
to a qualified service technician when service or
repair is necessary. Incorrect assembly may result
in electric shock or fire.
10. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug battery
charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
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