Schumacher SP1 Battery Charger User Manual


 
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home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to
persons and damage to property.
NEVER charge a frozen battery.2.5
NEVER overcharge a battery.2.6
Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid 2.7
when you work near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid 2.8
contacts your skin, clothing or eyes.
Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles 2.9
and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working
near the battery.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash 2.10
the area with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately
oodtheeyewithcoldrunningwaterforatleast10minutesand
get medical attention right away.
If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of 2.11
eggs or water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention
immediately.
PREPARING TO CHARGE3.
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A
HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
If it is necessary to remove the 3.1
battery from the vehicle to charge it,
always remove the grounded terminal
rst.Makesurealloftheaccessoriesin
the vehicle are off to prevent arcing.
Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the 3.2
battery is being charged.
Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During 3.3
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.
Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the 3.4
levelspeciedbythebatterymanufacturer.Donotoverll.For