Personal Safety; Service; Power Pack Safety Warnings - Viking 62749 Owner's Manual

7. To reduce risk of damage to electric
plugs and cords, pull by plug rather
than cord when disconnecting
the Adapters or Chargers.

Personal Safety

1. Wear ANSI-approved
splash-resistant safety
goggles and heavy-duty
rubber work gloves
whenever connecting,
disconnecting, or working near
battery. Battery acid can cause
permanent blindness. Avoid
touching eyes while working near
battery.
2. Do not use Power Pack while you
are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while
operating Power Pack may result
in serious personal injury.
3. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or
flame in vicinity of battery or engine.

Service

Have your Power Pack serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the Power Pack is maintained.

Power Pack Safety Warnings

1. Lead-acid batteries generate
hydrogen gas when charging.
Hydrogen gas is explosive.
Only use the Power Pack in
a well-ventilated area.
2. Jump-Starting A Vehicle
a. Use the Power Pack for jump-
starting a LEAD-ACID battery only.
b. For emergency use only. Do
not use the Power Pack as a
replacement for a vehicle battery.
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8. Do not operate with damaged
cord or plug. Replace the
cord or plug immediately.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or
clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters eye,
immediately flood eye with running
cold water for at least 10 minutes and
get medical attention immediately.
5. Remove personal metal items such
as rings, bracelets, necklaces,
and watches when working with a
lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery
can produce a short-circuit current
high enough to weld a ring or the like
to metal, causing a severe burn.
6. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic fields in close
proximity to heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference
or pacemaker failure.
c. Be sure area around battery
is well ventilated while battery
is being jump-started.
d. NEVER jump-start a frozen battery.
e. Do not attempt to jump-start a
vehicle with a non-rechargeable
or defective battery.
f. Study all battery manufacturer's
specific precautions for
jump-starting.
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