Schumacher SPEEDCHARGE 300A - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions for battery
charger Model 300A.
• WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product or cords associated with ac-
cessories sold with this product, will
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
• Read all instructions and cautions
printed on the battery charger, battery,
and vehicle or equipment using bat-
tery.
• Use charger only on lead-acid type
rechargeable batteries, such as those
used in cars, trucks, tractors, air-
planes, vans, RVs, trolling motors, etc.
This charger is not intended to supply
power to a low voltage electrical
system other than in a starter-motor
application.
• Never use charger for charging dry
cell batteries that are commonly used
with home appliances like radios, ste-
reos, remote controls, etc. These bat-
teries may burst and cause personal
injury.
• Do not disassemble charger. Take it
to a qualified service professional if
service or repair is required. Incorrect
assembly may result in fire or electri-
cal shock.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BAT-
TERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OP-
ERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH
TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by
battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity
of battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock,
unplug the charger from the 120V AC
electrical wall outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
• Always charge battery in a well-venti-
lated area.
• WARNING: Battery chargers get hot
during operation and must have prop-
er ventilation. Air needs to flow around
entire charger. Do not set charger on
flammable materials like carpeting,
upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc.
Charger may damage leather, plastic
and rubber.
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Remember:
Place charger as far away from the
battery being charged as the charger
cables will permit.
do not expose charger to rain or snow.
Never charge a frozen battery. If battery
fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring
battery into a warm area to allow battery
to thaw before you begin charging.
Never allow battery acid to drip on
charger when reading specific gravity or
filling battery.
Never set a battery on top of charger.
Never place charger directly above
battery being charged. The gases from
the battery will corrode and damage the
charger.