Schumacher 600A Battery Charger User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger
Model 600A.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BAT-
TERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY
OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT
EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL
AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by
battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicin-
ity of battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce risk of electrical shock,
unplug the charger from the outlet
before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.
Always charge battery in a well- venti-
lated area.
WARNING: Battery chargers get hot
during operation and must have proper
ventilation. Air needs to ow around
entire charger. Do not set charger on
ammable materials like carpeting,
upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc.
Charger may damage leather, plastic
and rubber.
HELP US HELP YOU ——
Remember:
Place charger as far away from the bat-
tery being charged as the charger cables
will permit.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
Never charge a frozen battery. If battery
uid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring
battery into a warm area and allow bat-
tery to thaw before you begin charging.
Never allow battery acid to drip on
charger when reading specic gravity or
lling battery.
Never set a battery on top of charger.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product or cords associated with ac-
cessories sold with this product, may
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Read all instructions and cautions
printed on the battery charger, battery
and vehicle or equipment using bat-
tery.
Use charger only on lead-acid type
rechargeable batteries, such as
those used in cars, trucks, tractors,
airplanes, vans, RV’s, trolling motors,
etc. This charger is not intended to
supply power to a low voltage electri-
cal system other than in an automotive
application.
Never use charger for charging dry
cell batteries that are commonly used
with home appliances like radios, ste-
reos, remote controls, etc. These bat-
teries may burst and cause personal
injury.
Do not disassemble charger. Take it
to a qualied service professional if
service or repair is required. Incorrect
assembly may result in re or electri-
cal shock.