Personal Precautions - Schumacher TB1 Manual Del Usuario

1.13 Do not immerse the battery in water; wipe it clean with a damp cloth only after
disconnecting it from the vehicle or charger.
1.14 Do not short-circuit the battery. All Schumacher batteries have a fuse protection in
the wiring harness of the battery. In the event of a short circuit, the fuse will blow. Do
not bypass or modify the fuse or it could result in an electric shock, fire or explosion.
In the event of a blown fuse, disconnect the battery from the vehicle and replace the
fuse with one of the same type and rating. Repair or replace the cause of the short
circuit before reconnecting the battery.
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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

2.1 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 charge, use, connect or
disconnect the battery.
2.2 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery.
2.3 Do not permit the battery to freeze. NEVER charge a frozen battery. Do not store
the battery in freezing or below freezing temperatures. Freezing temperatures will
permanently damage the battery.
2.4 Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.
2.5 Do not forget the battery during charging. Periodically check it during the charging
process.
2.6 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.
2.7 Consider having someone nearby to come to your aid when you work near a
lead-acid battery.
2.8 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby, in case battery acid contacts your
skin, clothing or eyes.
2.9 Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and protective
clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY
CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.
BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
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