Schumacher Automatic XM1-5 - Manual (Page 6)

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CHARGER LOCATiON 4.
RiSK OF EXPLOSiON ANd
CONTACT WiTH BATTERY
ACid.
Locate the charger as far 4.1
away from the battery as the
DC cables permit.
Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; 4.2
gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
Do not set the battery on top of the charger. 4.3
Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the 4.4
electrolyte specific gravity or filling the battery.
Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict the 4.5
ventilation in any way.
dC CONNECTiON PRECAUTiONS 5.
Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after setting 5.1
all of the charger switches to the “off” position (if applicable) and
removing the AC plug from the electrical outlet. Never allow the
clips to touch each other.
Attach the clips to the battery and chassis, as indicated in sections 5.2
6 and 7.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY iS iNSTALLEd iN 6.
VEHiCLE
A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY MAY CAUSE A
BATTERY EXPLOSiON. TO
REdUCE THE RiSK OF A
SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by 6.1
the hood, door and moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is
necessary to close the hood during the charging process, ensure
that the hood does not touch the metal part of the battery clips or
cut the insulation of the cables.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can 6.2
cause injury.