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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, a
message and an icon.
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 or vehicle or property damage.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
1.1
Keep out of reach of children.
1.2
Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
1.3
Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment
not recommended or sold by Schumacher
®
Electric 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 damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by the plug rather than the
cord when disconnecting the charger.
1.5
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must
be used, make sure:
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That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape
as those of the plug on the charger.
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That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
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That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger as
specified in section 8.
1.6
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.
1.7
Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; have the cord or plug replaced
immediately by a qualified service person.
1.8
Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service person.
1.9
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.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1.10
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 CHARGER.
