Important Safety Instructions - Schumacher Electric SI-82-6 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The SI-82-6, SI-70MA and SI-1275A battery chargers
offer 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
DANGER
death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
WARNING
death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
CAUTION
moderate or minor injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
IMPORTANT
damage to the equipment or vehicle or property damage.
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions
WARNING WARNING
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.
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.
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.
WARNING
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.
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
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