Important Safety Instructions; Personal Safety Precautions - Schumacher Electric INSTANT POWER XP750C Owner's Manual

WARNING: Possible explosion hazard. Contact with battery acid may cause
severe burns and blindness. Keep out of reach of children.s niños.

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME
YOU USE THE INSTANT POWER.
To reduce the risk of 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 a battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on the engine.
WARNING: Pursuant to California Proposition
65, this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not disassemble the Instant Power.
Take it to a qualified service professional
if service or repair is required. Incorrect
assembly may result in fire or electrical
shock.
• Do not use the Instant Power to jump a
vehicle while charging the internal battery.
• Do not recharge the Instant Power with a
damaged extension cord.
• The Instant Power gets hot during charging
and must have proper ventilation.
• Do not set the Instant Power on
flammable materials, such as carpeting,
upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc.
• Place the Instant Power as far away from
the battery being jumped as the cables
will permit.
• Do not expose the Instant Power to rain
or snow.
• Never place the Instant Power directly
above battery being jumped.

2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Wear complete eye protection and
protective clothing when working
near lead-acid batteries. Always have
someone nearby for help.
• Have plenty of fresh water, soap and
baking soda nearby for use, in case
THIS UNIT CONTAINS A SEALED, NON-SPILLABLE
LEAD-ACID BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
• To prevent arcing, never allow the clamps
to touch together or to contact the same
piece of metal.
• Use of an attachment not recommended
or sold by Schumacher
Corporation may result in damage to the
unit or personal injury.
• Never operate the Instant Power if it is
damaged.
• If someone else uses the Instant Power,
ensure they are well informed on how
to use it safely, and have read and
understood the operating instructions.
• The Instant Power is NOT designed to be
installed as a replacement for a vehicle
battery.
• Use ONLY on vehicles, boats and garden
tractors powered with a 12V DC battery
system.
• If the engine fails to start after the
recommended number of attempts,
disconnect the unit and look for other
problems that may need to be corrected.
• Use the Instant Power for jump starting
lead-acid batteries only. Do not use for dry
cell batteries that are commonly used with
home appliances.
battery acid contacts your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Wash immediately with soap
and water and seek medical attention.
• If battery acid comes in contact with eyes,
flush eyes immediately for a minimum 10
minutes and get medical attention.
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