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Schumacher XC6 User Manual

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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

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RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.

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Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-

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acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
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

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electrical part that may cause an explosion.
Use this charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system

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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.

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NEVER overcharge a battery.

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Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.

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Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin, clothing or eyes.

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Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while

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working near the battery.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and water. If acid enters your eye,

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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 eggs or water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical

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attention immediately.

PREPARING TO CHARGE

3.

RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE

SULFURIC ACID.

If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded terminal first. Make sure all

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of the accessories in the vehicle are off to prevent arcing.
Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.

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Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact

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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 level specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not

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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, battery, vehicle and any equipment used near the battery and

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charger. Study all of the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual.These chargers are equipped with

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autovoltage detection of 6 or 12 volts only.
Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections.

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CHARGER LOCATION

4.

RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.

Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.

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Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases from the battery will corrode and damage the

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charger.
Do not set the battery on top of the charger.

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Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the electrolyte specific gravity or filling the battery.

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Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in any way.

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DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

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Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after setting all of the charger switches to the “off” position (if applicable)

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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 6 and 7.

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