Schumacher SC-1000A - Manual (Page 5)

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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.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 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.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 2.
Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you 2.1
work near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts
2.2
your skin, clothing or eyes.
Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and
2.3
protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap
2.4
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.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or
2.5
engine.
Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the
2.6
battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part
that may cause an explosion.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and
2.7
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.
Use this charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended
2.8
to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a
starter-motor application. Do not use this battery charger for charging
dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These
batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
NEVER charge a frozen battery.
2.9
NEVER overcharge a battery. 2.10