Important Safety Instructions - Schumacher Electric XC6 Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The XC Line of battery chargers offers a wide range of features to accommodate your
needs. 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. The safety
messages used throughout this manual contain a signal word, a message and an icon.
The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator
or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator
or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in moderate or minor injury to the
operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the equipment or vehicle or
property damage.
Safety messages in this manual contain two different type styles.
Unnumbered type states the hazard.
Numbered type states how to avoid the hazard.
The icon gives a graphical description of the potential hazard.
Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
1.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
operating instructions
1.1
Keep out of reach of children.
1.2
Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
1.3
Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Schumacher® Electric Corporation
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons or damage to property.
1.4
To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the
charger.
1.5
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 section 8.
1.6
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.
1.7
Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; have the cord or plug replaced immediately by 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.)
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1.10
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES
DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
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
This charger employs parts, such as switches and circuit breakers, that tend to produce arcs and sparks. If used in a garage,
locate this charger 18 inches or more above floor level.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
This manual contains important safety and
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