Important Safety Instructions - Schumacher SpeedCharge SC-1200A Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAvE THIS SAFETy AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The SpeedCharge Series battery
chargers offer a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for
home or light commercial use. This manual will show you how to use your
charger safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these
instructions and precautions carefully, as this manual contains important
safety and operating instructions.
1.2 WARNING:
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
1.3 Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
1.4 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recom-
mended or sold by Schumacher® Electric Corporation may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
1.5 To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug or cord, pull by the plug
rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
1.6 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use
of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric
shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
• That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number,
size and shape as those of the plug on the charger.
• That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
• That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger
as specified in the table in section 8.
1.7 Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; take it to a
qualified service person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
1.8 Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped
or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service person.
(Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
1.9 Do not disassemble the charger; 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. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
1.10 To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the
controls will not reduce this risk.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIvE GASES.
Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains
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