Schumacher SPEEDCHARGE 300A - Manual (Page 2)

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SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL ANd REAd BEFORE EACH USE.
Model 300A, Fully Automatic Battery Charger offers features to accommodate the
needs for home or light commercial use. This manual will explain how to use the char-
ger safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and precautions
carefully.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de-
signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................... 3
PERSONAL SAFETy PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................... 4
BEFORE USING yOUR BATTERy CHARGER ........................................................ 5
Plugging It In ......................................................................................................... 5
Using An Extension Cord ...................................................................................... 5
Battery Clamps ...................................................................................................... 5
12v Accessory Plug ............................................................................................... 5
Ring Connectors.................................................................................................... 5
USING yOUR BATTERy CHARGER ......................................................................... 6
PREPARING yOUR BATTERy TO BE CHARGEd .................................................. 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 7
Charging Battery In The Vehicle ............................................................................ 7
Charging Battery Removed From The Vehicle ...................................................... 8
MAINTENANCE ANd CARE ..................................................................................... 8
BATTERy PERCENT ANd CHARGE TIME ............................................................... 9
LIMITEd WARRANTy ............................................................................................... 9
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