Schumacher SP1 Owner's Manual page 5

home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to
persons and damage to property.
2.5 NEVER charge a frozen battery.
2.6 NEVER overcharge a battery.
2.7 Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid
when you work near a lead-acid battery.
2.8 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts your skin, clothing or eyes.
2.9 Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles
and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working
near the battery.
2.10 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.
2.11 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 CHARGE
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3.2 Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the
battery is being charged.
3.3 Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During
cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into 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.
3.4 Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the
level specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For
HiGHLY CORROSiVE SULFURiC ACid.
3.1 If it is necessary to remove the
battery from the vehicle to charge it,
always remove the grounded terminal
first. Make sure all of the accessories in
the vehicle are off to prevent arcing.
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