Personal Precautions - Schumacher INSTANT POWER IP-95C Owner's Manual

1.12 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.
2.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

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 or the like 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.
2.4 Do not permit the internal battery of the Instant Power™ to freeze. Never charge a
frozen battery.
2.5 To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clips 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 and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin,
clothing or eyes.
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 with soap and
water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with cold running water for at
least 10 minutes and get medical attention right away.
2.10 If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs or water. DO NOT
induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
3. PREPARING TO USE THE INSTANT POWER™
contact 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.
3.3 Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the
battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as
valve regulated lead acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions.
3.4 Read, understand and follow all instructions for the Instant Power™, battery, vehicle and
any equipment used near the battery and Instant Power™. Study all of the vehicle and
battery manufacturer's specific precautions to be followed while jump starting.
3.5 Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner's manual and
make sure that the output voltage of the jump starter is correct.
3.6
Make sure that the Instant Power™ cable clips make tight connections.
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
flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID
IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
3.1 Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated
while the jump starter is being used.
3.2 Clean the battery terminals before using the jump starter.
During cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into
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NEVER smoke or allow a spark or