Craftsman DieHard Battery Charger/Maintainer Owner's Manual | Page 5

Craftsman Mechanics Equipment Owner's Manual - DieHard Battery Charger/Maintainer.
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Consider having someone nearby to come to your aid when you 

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work near a lead-acid battery.

Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid 

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contacts your skin, clothing or eyes.

Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety 

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goggles and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while 

working near the battery.

If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately 

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wash the area with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, 

immediately flood the eye with cold running water for at least 10 

minutes and get medical attention right away.

If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of 

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eggs or water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical  

attention immediately.
PREPARINg TO ChARgE

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RISK OF CONTACT WITh BATTERY ACID. 

BATTERY ACID IS A hIghLY CORROSIvE 

SULFURIC ACID.

If it is necessary to remove the battery 

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from the vehicle to charge it, always remove 

the grounded terminal first. Make sure all of 

the accessories in the vehicle are off to prevent arcing.

Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the 

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battery is being charged.

Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During 

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cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact 

with your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to 

neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion. 

Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the 

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level specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For 

a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated 

lead acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s 

recharging instructions.

Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, 

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battery, vehicle and any equipment used near the battery 

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