Schumacher SC-8020A Battery Charger User Manual


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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS2.
Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you 2.1
work near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts 2.2
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Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching 2.3
eyes while working near battery.
2.4

at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
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Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It 2.6
might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause
explosion.
2.7
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
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Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to 2.8
supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-mo-
tor application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries
that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst
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2.9
PREPARING TO CHARGE3.
3.1


Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being 3.2
charged.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in con-3.3
tact with eyes.
3.4

-
facturer’s recharging instructions.
3.5
recommended rates of charge.
Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle owner’s manual and 3.6
make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage. If

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