Important Safety Instructions - Schumacher Electric XP400 Owner's Manual

WARNING: Possible explosion hazard. Contact with battery acid may cause
severe burns and blindness. Keep out of reach of children.
ADVERTENCIA: Posible Riesgo de una explosión. El contacto con una batería de
ácido puede causar quemaduras y ceguera. Manténgase alejado de los 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
THIS UNIT CONTAINS A SEALED, NON-SPILLABLE
LEAD-ACID BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
ESTA UNIDAD CONTIENE UNA BATERÍA SELLADA
DE ÁCIDO-PLOMO NO DERRAMABLE QUE DEBE
DESECHARSE APROPIADAMENTE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
above battery being jumped.
• 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® Electric
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.
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