Master Forge 260-9510, Operator'S Manual

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

1.1  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

 This 

manual contains important safety and 

operating instructions.

1.2 

Do not expose the charger to rain or 

snow.

1.3 

Use of an attachment not recom-

mended or sold by the battery 

charger manufacturer may result in a 

risk of fire, electric shock or injury to 

persons.

1.4 

To reduce the risk of damage to elec-

tric plug and cord, pull by the plug 

rather than the cord when discon-

necting charger.

1.5 

An extension cord should not be 

used unless absolutely necessary. 

Use of improper extension cord 

could result in a risk of fire and elec-

tric shock. If an extension cord must 

be used, make sure:

1.6 

The pins on plug of extension cord 

are the same number, size and shape 

as those of plug on charger.
•  The extension cord is properly wired 

and in good electrical condition.

•  The wire size is large enough for 

AC ampere rating of charger as 

specified in section 8.

1.7 

Do not operate charger with dam-

aged cord or plug – replace the cord 

or plug immediately.

1.8 

Do not operate charger if it has 

received a sharp blow, been dropped, 

or otherwise damaged in any way; 

take it to a qualified serviceman.

1.9 

Do not disassemble charger; take it 

to a qualified serviceman when ser-

vice or repair is required. Incorrect 

reassembly may result in a risk of 

electric shock or fire.

1.10 

To reduce risk of electric shock, 

unplug charger from outlet before 

attempting any maintenance or 

cleaning. Turning off controls will not 

reduce this risk.

1.11 

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a. 

WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-

ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. 

BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLO-

SIVE GASES DURING NORMAL 

BATTERY OPERATION. FOR 

THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST 

IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOL-

LOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH 

TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.

b. 

To reduce risk of battery explo-

sion, 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.

1.12 

Keep out of reach of children.

2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2.1 

Consider having someone close 

enough by to come to your aid when 

you work near a lead-acid battery.

2.2 

Have plenty of fresh water and soap 

nearby in case battery acid contacts 

skin, clothing, or eyes.

2.3 

Wear complete eye protection and 

clothing protection. Avoid touching 

eyes while working near battery.

2.4 

If battery acid contacts skin or cloth-

ing, wash immediately with soap and 

water. If acid enters eye, immediately 

flood eye with running cold water for 

at least 10 minutes and get medical 

attention immediately.

2.5 

NEVER smoke or allow a spark or 

flame in vicinity of battery or engine.

2.6 

Be extra cautious, to reduce risk of 

dropping a metal tool onto battery. 

It might spark or short-circuit bat-

tery or other electrical part that may 

cause explosion.

2.7 

Remove personal metal items such 

as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and