Preparing To Use The Unit; Follow These Steps When Connecting To A Battery - Schumacher Electric SL1338 El Manual Del Propietario

nonalcoholic liquids to cool the product and prevent the battery from
re-igniting. NEVER attempt to pick up or move a hot, smoking, or
burning product, as you may be injured.
2.13 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

3. PREPARING TO USE THE UNIT

WARNING! RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY
ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
3.1 Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the unit
is in use.
3.2 Clean the battery terminals before using the jump starter. During
cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact with your
eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize the
battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not touch your
eyes, nose or mouth.
3.3 Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle
owner's manual and make sure that the output voltage is 12V.
3.4 Make sure that the unit's cable clamps make tight connections.

4. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN CONNECTING TO A BATTERY

WARNING! A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
4.1 Plug the clamps into the unit, and then attach the output cables to
the battery and chassis as indicated below. Never allow the output
clamps 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.
4.3 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.
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