Important Safety Instructions - Schumacher SC-7500A SpeedCharge Owner's Manual

WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BAT-
TERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY
OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT
EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL
AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by
battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of
battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger
model SC-7500A.
• WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product or cords associated with ac-
cessories sold with this product, may
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
• Read all instructions and cautions
printed on the battery charger, battery,
and vehicle or equipment using bat-
tery.
• Use charger only on lead-acid type
rechargeable batteries, such as those
used in cars, trucks, tractors, air-
planes, vans, RVs, trolling motors, etc.
This charger is not intended to supply
power to a low voltage electrical
system other than in a starter-motor
application.
• Never use charger for charging dry
cell batteries that are commonly used
with home appliances like radios, ste-
reos, remote controls, etc. These bat-
teries may burst and cause personal
injury.
• Do not disassemble charger. Take it
to a qualified service professional if
service or repair is required. Incorrect
assembly may result in fire or electri-
cal shock.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• To reduce risk of electrical shock,
unplug the charger from the outlet
before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.
• Always charge battery in a well-venti-
lated area.
• WARNING: Battery chargers get hot
during operation and must have proper
ventilation. Air needs to flow around
entire charger. Do not set charger on
flammable materials like carpeting,
upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc.
Charger may damage leather and melt
plastic and rubber.
HELP US HELP YOU ——
Remember:
Place charger as far away from the bat-
tery being charged as the charger cables
will permit.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
Never charge a frozen battery. If battery
fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring
battery into a warm area to thaw before
you begin charging.
Never allow battery acid to drip on char-
ger when reading specific gravity or filling
battery.
Never set a battery on top of the charger.
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