Important Safety Instructions; Personal Precautions - Schumacher IP-1800I Manual Del Usuario

1.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recom-
mended or sold by Schumacher® Electric Corporation may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock or injury to persons or damage to property.
1.2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off
the controls will not reduce this risk.
1.3 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and
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
metal, causing a severe burn.
1.4 Do not operate the
take it to a qualified service person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-
5485.)
1.5 Do not operate the
dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service
person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
1.6 Do not disassemble the
son when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in
a risk of fire or electric shock. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

2.1 working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. batteries gener-
ate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is
of utmost importance that you follow the instructions each time you use
the Instant Power™.
2.2 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or
engine.
2.3 Do not permit the internal battery of the Instant Power™ to freeze. Never
charge a frozen battery.
2.4 To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clips to touch together or contact the
same piece of metal.
2.5 be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the Instant
Power™ is being used.
Risk of electric shock or fire.
Instant Power™ with a damaged cables or clamps;
Instant Power™ if it has received a sharp blow, been
Instant Power™; take it to a qualified service per-
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Instant Power™ from the
Risk of explosive gases. A spark
near the battery may cause a
battery explosion. To reduce the
risk of a spark near the battery: