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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
1.1 Keep out of reach of children.
1.2 Do not expose the solar battery maintainer to rain or snow.
1.3 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recommended
or sold by Schumacher® Electric Corporation may result in a risk of fi re,
electric shock or injury to persons or damage to property.
1.4 To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the clips from the solar panel
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
1.5 Do not operate the solar battery maintainer if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualifi ed service
person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
1.6 Do not disassemble the solar battery maintainer; take it to a qualifi ed service
person when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a
risk of fi re or electric shock. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1.7 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 USE THE SOLAR
BATTERY MAINTAINER.
1.8 To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those
published 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 and on the engine.
1.9 If used in a garage, locate this solar battery maintainer 18 inches (45.72 cm)
or more above fl oor level. Do not place on wet ground, anywhere it could be
accidently stepped on or in a place or position where it could fall while being
used.