Schumacher SE-112 Owner's Manual

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BATTERY CHARGER & MAINTAINER 12
WORKING IN 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 EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR
CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
1. Before you use your battery charger, be sure to read all
instructions and cautions printed on:
• Battery Charger
• Battery
• Vehicle or unit using battery
2. Use battery charger on LEAD ACID type rechargeable batteries
only, such as used in autos, trucks, tractors, airplanes, vans, RV's
trolling motors, etc. Charger is not intended to supply power to
low-voltage electrical system other than in an automotive
application.
WARNING: Do no use battery charger for charging drycell
batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These
batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to
property.
3. Use only attachments recommended or sold by manufacturer. Use
of non-recommended attachments may result in fire, electric
shock, or injury.
4. When disconnecting the battery charger, pull by the plug not by
the cord. Pulling on the cord may cause damage to cord or plug.
5. Locate battery power cord so it cannot be stepped on,
tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress.
6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. Have
cord replaced immediately.
7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to a qualified
professional for inspection and repair.
8. Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified professional
when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may
result in electric shock or fire.
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

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GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY
OWNER'S MANUAL
10. Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in fire or electric
shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure that:
• Pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and
shape as those of plug on charger.
• Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
condition.
• Wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger, as
specified below:
Length of cord (feet): 25 50 100 150
AWG size of cord:
11. Always charge battery in a well ventilated area.
NEVER operate in a closed-in or restricted area without adequate
ventilation.
WARNING: Risk of explosive gas.
12. Locate charger as far away from battery as DC charger
cables permit.
13. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
14. NEVER charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid (electrolyte)
is frozen, bring into a warm area to thaw before charging. 15.
NEVER allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading
specific gravity or filling battery.
16. NEVER set a battery on top of charger.
17. NEVER place charger directly above battery being charged.
Gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
18. NEVER touch the battery clips together when the charger
is energized.
19. NEVER crank engine with charger attached to battery, and
120 volt line.
MODEL
SE-112S
Read rules
for safe
VOLT
operation
and
instructions
carefully.
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