Important Safety Instructions - Schumacher SC-8010A SpeedCharge Owner's Manual

WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BAT-
TERIES 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.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by
battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of
battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger
model SC-8010A.
• WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product or cords associated with ac-
cessories sold with this product, may
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
• Read all instructions and cautions printed
on the battery charger, battery, and vehicle
or equipment using battery.
• Use charger only on lead acid type re-
chargeable batteries, such as those used
in cars, trucks, tractors, airplanes, vans,
RVs, trolling motors, etc. This charger
is not intended to supply power to a low
voltage electrical system other than in a
starter-motor application.
• Never use charger for charging dry cell
batteries that are commonly used with
home appliances like radios, stereos,
remote controls, etc. These batteries
may burst and cause personal injury.
• Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a
qualified service professional if service
or repair is required. Incorrect assembly
may result in fire or electrical shock.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug
the charger from the outlet before at-
tempting any maintenance or cleaning.
• Always charge battery in a well-ventilated
area.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• WARNING: Battery chargers get hot
during operation and must have proper
ventilation. Air needs to flow around
entire charger. Do not set charger on
flammable materials like carpeting, up-
holstery, paper, cardboard, etc. Charger
may damage leather and melt plastic and
rubber.
HELP US HELP YOU ——
Remember:
Place charger as far away from the bat-
tery being charged as the charger cables
will permit.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
Use of an attachment not recommended
or sold by the battery charger manufacture
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons.
Never charge a frozen battery. If battery
fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring
battery into a warm area to thaw before
you begin charging.
Never allow battery acid to drip on char-
ger when reading specific gravity or filling
battery.
Never set a battery on top of the charger.
Never place charger directly above battery
being charged. The gases from the battery
will corrode and damage the charger.
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