1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions.
WARNING:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
1.2 Keep out of reach of children.
1.3 Use only recommended attachments.
Use of an attachment not recommended
or sold by Schumacher
Corporation may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons or
damage to property.
1.4 To reduce the risk of electric shock,
unplug the clips from the solar battery
maintainer before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
1.5 Do not operate the solar battery
maintainer if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
service person.
1.6 Do not disassemble the solar battery
maintainer; 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.
2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
2.1 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in
the vicinity of a battery or engine.
2.2 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.
2.3 Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of
dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It
might spark or short-circuit the battery or
other electrical part that may cause an
explosion.
2.4 Use this solar battery maintainer for
maintaining LEAD-ACID batteries only. It
is not intended to supply power to a low
voltage electrical system other than in a
starter-motor application. Do not use this
solar battery maintainer for maintaining
dry-cell batteries that are commonly used
with home appliances. These batteries
may burst and cause injury to persons
and damage to property.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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WARNING:
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1.7 WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A
LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE
GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY
OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS
OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH
TIME YOU USE THE SOLAR BATTERY
MAINTAINER.
1.8 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 and on the engine.
1.9 Locate this solar battery maintainer
18 inches (45.72 cm) or more above
floor level. Do not place on wet ground,
anywhere it could be accidently stepped on
or in a place or position where it could fall
while being used.
2.5 NEVER maintain a frozen battery.
2.6 Consider having someone close enough
by to come to your aid when you work
near a lead-acid battery.
2.7 Have plenty of fresh water and soap
nearby in case battery acid contacts your
skin, clothing or eyes.
2.8 Wear complete eye and body protection,
including safety goggles and protective
clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while
working near the battery.
2.9 If battery acid contacts your skin or
clothing, immediately 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.
2.10 If battery acid is accidentally swallowed,
drink milk, the whites of eggs or water.
DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical
attention immediately.
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