Personal Precautions; Follow These Steps When Connecting To A Battery - Schumacher Electric PBI1812 Manual Del Propietário

1.5 Do not expose the booster to rain or snow.
1.6 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.
1.7 Do not operate the booster with a damaged output cable; have the damaged part replaced immediately by a
qualified service person.
1.8 Do not operate the booster if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way;
take it to a qualified service person.
1.9 Do not disassemble the booster; take it to a qualified service person when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
WARNING
1.10 WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS
IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE BOOSTER.
1.11 The booster and lead-acid battery must be placed in a well-ventilated area.
1.12 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.
WARNING

2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING WARNING
2.2 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.
2.3 Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit the
battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
2.4 To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clips to touch together or contact the same piece of metal.
2.5 Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
2.6 Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and protective clothing. Avoid touching your
eyes while working near the battery.
2.7 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and water. If acid enters your eye,
immediately flood the eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention right away.
2.8 If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs or water. DO NOT induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention immediately.
3. PREPARING TO USE THE BOOSTER
WARNING WARNING
battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
3.2 Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner's manual and make sure that the output
voltage of the booster is correct.
3.3 Make sure that the booster cable clips make tight connections.

4. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN CONNECTING TO A BATTERY

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK
WARNING
OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
4.1 Attach the output cables to the battery and chassis as indicated below. Never allow the output
clips to touch each other.
4.2 Position the DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door and moving or hot engine
parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood during the jump starting process, ensure that the hood does not
touch the metal part of the battery clips or cut the insulation of the cables.
Do not use with non-rechargeable batteries. Use only with lead-acid type rechargeable batteries.
WARNING
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY
MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
2.1 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a
battery or engine.
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A
HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
3.1 Clean the battery terminals before using the booster. During
cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact with your
eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize the
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