Schumacher Automatic Battery Charger / Maintainer SC-200A - Manual (Page 3)

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To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by 1.4
the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. 1.5
Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and
electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same •
number, size and shape as those of the plug on the charger.
That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical •
condition.
That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of •
the charger as specified in section 8.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the 1.6
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply
turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.
Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; have the 1.7
cord or plug replaced immediately by a qualified service person.
(Call customer service at 1-800-621-5485.)
Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been 1.8
dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
service person. (Call customer service at 1-800-621-5485.)
Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified service 1.9
person when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly
may result in a risk of fire or electric shock. (Call customer service
at 1-800-621-5485.)
RiSK OF EXPLOSiVE GASES.
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID 1.10
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 USE THE CHARGER.
To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions 1.11
and those published by the battery manufacturer and the
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity
of the battery. Review the cautionary markings on these products
and on the engine.