Berner 12V Standard Manual Del Propietário página 34

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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.
2.6. Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or
short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
2.7. To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clamps to touch together or contact the same piece of metal.
2.8. Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid
battery.
2.9. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin, clothing or
eyes.
2.10. Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and protective clothing. Avoid
touching your eyes while working near the battery.
2.11. If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and water. If
acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes
and get medical attention right away.
2.12. If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs or water. DO NOT induce
vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
2.13. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
2.14. Children shall not play with the appliance.
3. PREPARING TO USE THE BOOSTER
WARNING WARNING
mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate airborne
corrosion. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
3.2. Read, understand and follow all instructions for the booster, battery, vehicle and any equipment
used near the battery and the booster.
3.3. Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner's manual and make sure
that the output voltage of the booster is correct.
3.4. Make sure that the booster cable clamps make tight connections.
4. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN CONNECTION TO A BATTERY
WARNING
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
4.1.
4.2.
or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood during the jump starting process,
ensure that the hood does not touch the metal part of the battery clamps or cut the insulation of
the cables.
4.3. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.
4.4. Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the negative post
is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see step 4.5. If the positive post is grounded to
the chassis, see step 4.7.
4.5. For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect first the POSITIVE (RED) clamp from the booster to the
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp
to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clamp to the
carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame
WARNING
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY
ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
3.1.
Attach the output cables to the battery and chassis as indicated below. Never
allow the output clamps to touch each other.
Position the DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door and moving
Clean the battery terminals before using the boos-
ter. During cleaning, keep airborne corrosion
from coming into contact with your eyes, nose and
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