Schumacher CR2 Battery Charger User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual will show you how to use your
charger safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these instructions
and precautions carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating
instructions. The safety messages used throughout this manual contain a signal word.
The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
moderate or minor injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
damage to the equipment or vehicle or property damage.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
Children should not operate this charger.1.1
Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.1.2
If the output cable assembly and/or connector does not t or make a proper connection 1.3
with the ride-on toy’s battery connector, do not alter the connectors on the battery
charger or ride-on toy. Using this charger in a manner it was not designed for or making
modications to it can cause a risk of electric shock or re. Electric shock or re can
cause serious injury or death or damage to property.
Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; take it to a qualied service 1.4
person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualied service person when service or 1.5
repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of re or electric shock. (Call
customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published 1.6
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.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS2.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when 2.1
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.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of the battery.2.2
Use this charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended to supply 2.3
power to a low voltage electrical system. Do not use this battery charger for charging
dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may
burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
NEVER charge a frozen battery.2.4
NEVER overcharge a battery.2.5
Make sure that the charger cable connector makes a tight connection.2.6
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY
CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.2.7
Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery, vehicle and any 2.8
equipment used near the battery and charger. Study all of the battery manufacturer’s
specic precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.