Viking 56798 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 4

d. 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.
e. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or
flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
f. Be extra cautious to reduce risk
of dropping a metal tool onto
battery. It might spark or short-
circuit battery or other electrical
part that may cause explosion.
g. 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.
12. When charging the internal battery,
work in a well ventilated area and do
not restrict ventilation in any way.
13. Under abusive conditions, liquid
may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
14. Do not expose a power pack to
fire or excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or temperature
above 265°F may cause explosion.
15. Have servicing performed by a qualified
repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the product is maintained.
16. Attach output cables to a battery and
chassis as indicated below. Never allow
the output clamps to touch one another.
a. Use the Power Pack for jump-
starting a LEAD-ACID battery only.
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b. For emergency use only.
Do not use the Power Pack as a
replacement for a vehicle battery.
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.
g. DO NOT TOUCH POSITIVE
AND NEGATIVE BATTERY
CLAMPS TOGETHER.
h. Unplug the Power Pack from
its Adapter before connecting
its cables to a battery.
i. Connect and disconnect
battery cable clamps only
after setting any Power Pack
switches to OFF position.
j. Connect cables to proper
polarities. Connect red cable
to positive battery terminal and
black cable to vehicle chassis.
k. Locate Power Pack as far away
from battery as battery cables permit.
17. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
18. Store idle equipment. Always lock up
tools and keep out of reach of children.
19. Do not operate if Power Pack has
received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way;
take it to a qualified technician.
20. Do not leave Power Pack unattended
while switched on. It could result
in fire and property damage.
21. Do not expose to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering the Power Pack will
increase the risk of electric shock.
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