Schumacher PS-500-1A - Manual (Page 3)

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This product contains a sealed non-
spillable lead acid battery and must
be recycled or disposed of properly.
WARNING:
Working in the vicinity of a lead acid
battery is dangerous. Batteries re-
lease explosive gases during nor-
mal operation, charging and jump-
starting. Pay special attention to
cautionary markings on the battery,
the engine and any equipment to be
used. Read this guide completely
before using this product.
IMPORTANT:
Someone should be within range of
your voice or close enough to come
to your aid when you work near a
lead acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap
nearby in case battery acid contacts
skin, clothing, or eyes. If acid en-
ters the eye area, rinse with cold
water for at least 10 minutes and get
medical attention immediately.
Do not smoke, use matches or ciga-
rette lighter, or allow any spark or
flame near the battery or engine.
Do not drop any metal tool on to the
battery. It might spark or short-cir-
cuit the battery or other electrical
part that may cause an explosion.
Remove personal metal items
such as rings, bracelets, necklaces
and watches when working with a
lead acid battery. A lead acid bat-
tery could produce short circuit cur-
rent high enough to weld a ring or
the like, causing a severe burn.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never operate the power source unit
if it has received a hard blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged.
Take it to a qualified professional for
inspection and repair.
Never operate the power source unit
if it has a damaged lead wire or
clamp. Have the lead replaced.
Never disassemble unit, take it to
a qualified service professional if
service or repair is required. In-
correct assembly may result in
fire or electrical shock.
Place power unit as far away from
the battery as the cables will per-
mit.
CAUTION: JUMP START LEAD
ACID BATTERY ONLY
Use this power source for jumping
a lead acid battery only. It is not in-
tended to supply power to a low volt-
age electrical system other than in
a starter motor application. Do not
use to jump start dry cell batteries
that are commonly used with home
appliances. These batteries may
burst and cause bodily injury and
property damage.