Personal Precautions - Schumacher TB3 Manual Del Usuario

1.14 Do not short-circuit the battery. All Schumacher batteries have a
fuse protection in the wiring harness of the battery. In the event of a
short circuit, the fuse will blow. Do not bypass or modify the fuse or
it could result in an electric shock, fire or explosion. In the event of
a blown fuse, disconnect the battery from the vehicle and replace
the fuse with one of the same type and rating. Repair or replace the
cause of the short circuit before reconnecting the battery.
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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

2.1 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 charge, use, connect or
disconnect the battery.
2.2 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery.
2.3 Do not permit the battery to freeze. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
Do not store the battery in freezing or below freezing temperatures.
Freezing temperatures will permanently damage the battery.
2.4 Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the
battery is being charged.
2.5 Do not forget the battery during charging. Periodically check it
during the charging process.
2.6 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.
2.7 Consider having someone nearby to come to your aid when you
work near a lead-acid battery.
2.8 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts your skin, clothing or eyes.
2.9 Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles
and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working
near the battery.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY
ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
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