Preparing To Use The Instant Power; Instant Power™ Location; Dc Connection Precautions; Follow These Steps When Connecting To A Battery - Schumacher XP2260 Owner's Manual

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

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 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 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.
3.4 Make sure that the Instant Power™ cable clips make tight connections.
4. INSTANT POWER
4.1 Locate the Instant Power™ as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.
4.2 Never place the Instant Power™ directly above the battery being jumped; gases from
the battery will corrode and damage the Instant Power™.
4.3 Do not operate the Instant Power™ in a closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in any
way.
5.

DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after setting all of the Instant Power™
switches to the "off" position (if applicable) and removing the AC plug from the electrical
outlet. Never allow the clips to touch each other.
5.2 Attach the clips to the battery and chassis, as indicated in section 6.
6.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN CONNECTING TO A BATTERY

6.1
Attach the output cables to the battery and chassis as indicated below. Never allow the
output clips to touch each other.
6.2 Position the DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door and moving or
hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood during the jump starting
process, ensure that the hood does not touch the metal part of the battery clips or cut
the insulation of the cables.
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS
A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
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RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH
BATTERY ACID.
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A
BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
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