Important Safety Instructions; Warning - Risk Of Explosive Gases; Personal Safety Precautions - Battery Extender BE01255 Manual Del Usuario

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 Unit.
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.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
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 unit to jump a vehicle
while charging the internal battery.
• Do not recharge the unit with a
damaged extension cord.
• The unit gets hot during charging and
must have proper ventilation.
• Do not set the unit on flammable
materials, such as carpeting, upholstery,
paper, cardboard, etc.
• Place the unit as far away from the battery
being jumped as the cables will permit.
• Do not expose the unit to rain or snow.
• Never place the unit directly above
battery being jumped.
• To prevent arcing, never allow the
clamps to touch together or to contact
the same piece of metal.

2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Restrictions on Use
This jump starter/converter may not
be used with life support devices or
systems. Failure of this converter can
reasonably be expected to cause failure
of that life support device or system, or
to affect the safety or effectiveness of
that device or system.
• 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
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
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
• Use of an attachment not recommended
or sold by Schumacher
Corporation may result in damage to the
unit or personal injury.
• Never operate the unit if it is damaged.
• If someone else uses the unit, ensure
they are well informed on how to use it
safely, and have read and understood
the operating instructions.
• The unit 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 unit for jump starting lead-acid
batteries only. Do not use for dry cell
batteries that are commonly used with
home appliances.
minimum 10 minutes and get medical
attention.
• Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly
with baking soda before attempting to
clean up.
• Remove all personal metal items from
your body, such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces and watches. A battery can
produce a short circuit current high
enough to weld a ring to metal, causing
a severe burn.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame
in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
• WARNING: This product contains one
or more chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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