Important Safety Instructions - Schumacher Electric XP400 Owner's Manual

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions
1.1 Read the entire manual before using this product. Failure to do so could result
in serious injury or death.
1.2 Keep out of reach of children.
1.3 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recommended
or sold by Schumacher® Electric Corporation may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons or damage to property.
1.4 Do not put fingers or hands into any of the
1.5 do not expose the
1.6
Use of an improper extension cord to charge the Instant Power™ could result
in a risk of fire and electric shock. 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 Instant Power™.
• That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
• That the extension cord has a wire size of 18 gauge (AWg) or larger and is
50 feet long or less.
1.7 To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn off and/or unplug the Instant Power™
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the controls
will not reduce this risk.
1.8 do not operate the
dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service
person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
1.9 do not disassemble the
when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
fire or electric shock. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
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 INSTANT
POWER™.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
Instant Power™ to rain or snow.
Instant Power™ if it has received a sharp blow, been
Instant Power™; take it to a qualified service person
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Instant Power's™ outlets.
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