Important Safety Instructions - Schumacher SE-1555A Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions for battery charger Model SE-1555A.
1.2 Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
1.3 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger
manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to per-
sons.
1.4 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger.
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An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and 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;
• That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and;
• That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as speci-
fied in Table 8.3.
1.6 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug; take to a qualified
service person. (Call customer service at: 800-621-5485.)
1.7 Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. (Call
customer service at: 800-621-5485.)
1.8 Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when
service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire. (Call customer service at: 800-621-5485.)
1.9 To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempt-
ing any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this
risk.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
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 YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME
YOU USE THE CHARGER.
TO REDUCE RISK OF BATTERY EXPLOSION, FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS AND THOSE PUBLISHED BY BATTERY MANUFAC-
TURER AND MANUFACTURER OF ANY EqUIPMENT YOU INTEND TO
USE IN VICINITY OF BATTERY. REVIEW CAUTIONARY MARKING ON
THESE PRODUCTS AND ON ENGINE.
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