Personal Safety Precautions; Preparing To Charge - Schumacher Electric CR1 Manual Del Usuario

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PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work
near a lead-acid battery.
2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing, or eyes.
2.3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while
working near battery.
2.4 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.
2.5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
2.6 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.
2.7 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.
2.8 Use charger for charging 6 and 12V LEAD-ACID rechargeable batteries
with recommended rated capacities of 4.5Ah (6V) and up to 12Ah (12V). It is not
intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-
motor application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that
are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause
injury to persons and damage to property.
2.9 NEVER charge a frozen battery.
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PREPARING TO CHARGE

3.1 Make sure you have one of the 12 volt battery systems listed in Replacement
Parts/Accessories.
3.2 Remove the battery from the vehicle to charge. Make sure all accessories in the
vehicle are off, to prevent arcing.
3.3 Clean the battery and examine for excessive wear, cracks, bulging or damage.
If damage is detected, do not charge – replace immediately. If the battery is hot,
allow it to cool before charging.
3.4 Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions.
3.5 Make sure area around battery is well ventilated while the battery is being
charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or
other non-metallic material as a fan.
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