Important Safety Instructions; Personal Safety Precautions - Schumacher SL1397 Owner's Manual

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME
YOU USE THE JUMP STARTER.
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 a battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on the engine.
WARNING!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
1.1 Read the entire manual before using this
product. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.
1.2 Keep out of reach of children.
1.3 Do not put fingers or hands into any of the
unit's outlets.
1.4 Do not expose the unit to rain or snow.
1.5 Use of an attachment not recommended or
sold by Schumacher
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or
injury to persons or damage to property.
1.6 To reduce the risk of damage to the electric
plug or cord, pull by the adaptor rather
than the cord when disconnecting the unit.
1.7 Do not operate the unit with damaged
cables or clamps.
1.8 Do not operate the unit if it has received
a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
service person.

2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE
GASES. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY
MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK
NEAR THE BATTERY:
2.1 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame
in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
2.2 Remove personal metal items such as
rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches
when working with a lead-acid battery. A
lead-acid battery can produce a short-
circuit current high enough to weld a ring
to metal, causing a severe burn.
2.3 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 electrical part that may cause an
explosion.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
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1.9 Do not disassemble the unit; 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.
1.10 Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority
to operate this device.
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1.11 To reduce the risk of a 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.
1.12 Do not set the unit on flammable
materials, such as carpeting, upholstery,
paper, cardboard, etc.
1.13 Never place the unit directly above battery
being jumped.
1.14 Do not use the unit to jump start a vehicle
while charging the internal battery.
2.4 Do not permit the internal battery of the unit
to freeze. Never charge a frozen battery.
2.5 To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clamps
to touch together or contact the same
piece of metal.
2.6 Consider having someone nearby to
come to your aid when you work near a
lead-acid battery.
2.7 Have plenty of fresh water, soap and
baking soda nearby for use, in case
battery acid contacts your eyes, skin, or
clothing.
2.8 Wear complete eye and body protection,
including safety goggles and protective
clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while
working near the battery.
2.9 If battery acid contacts your skin or
clothing, immediately wash the area
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