Important Safety Instructions; Personal Precautions - Schumacher Electric INSTANT POWER IP-125C Manual Del Usuario

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions.
WARNING!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
1.2 Read the entire manual before using this
product. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.
1.3 This Instant Power is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the
use of the Instant Power by a person
responsible for their safety.
1.4 Children should be supervised, to ensure
they do not play with the Instant Power.
1.5 Do not put fingers or hands into the
Instant Power clamps.
1.6 Do not expose the Instant Power to rain
or snow.
1.7 Do not operate the Instant Power with
damaged cables or clips; have the cable
or clip replaced immediately a qualified
service person.
1.8 Do not operate the Instant Power if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped or
otherwise damaged in any way; take it to
a qualified service person.

2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

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.
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 Do not permit the internal battery of the
Instant Power to freeze. Never charge a
frozen battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1.9 Do not disassemble the Instant Power; 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.
WARNING!
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.
1.12 This Instant Power employs parts, such
as circuit breakers, that tend to produce
arcs and sparks. If used in a garage,
locate this Instant Power 18 inches (46
cm) or more above floor level.
1.13 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.
2.5 To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clips to
touch together or contact the same piece
of metal.
2.6 Consider having someone nearby to
come to your aid when you work near a
lead-acid battery.
2.7 Have plenty of fresh water and soap
nearby in case battery acid contacts your
skin, clothing or eyes.
2.8 Wear complete eye and body protection,
including safety goggles and protective
clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while
working near the battery.
2.9 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.
2.10 If battery acid is accidentally swallowed,
drink milk, the whites of eggs or water.
DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical
attention immediately.
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