Schumacher SCHUMAKER SOLAR BATTERY CHARGER SP-400 - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual will show you how to use your solar
panel safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these instructions
and precautions carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating
instructions. The safety messages used throughout this manual contain a signal word,
a message and an icon.
The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in moderate or minor injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in damage to the equipment or vehicle or property damage.
Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
1.1
Keep out of reach of children.
1.2 Do not expose the solar panel to rain or snow.
1.3 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an
attachment not recommended or sold by Schumacher ® Electric
Corporation may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury
to persons or damage to property.
1.4 To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the clips from the solar panel before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
1.5 Do not operate the solar panel if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or
otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service person. (Call customer
service at 1-800-621-5485.)
1.6 Do not disassemble the solar panel; take it to a qualified service 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.
1.7
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
USE THE SOLAR PANEL.
1.8 To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions 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.
1.9 If used in a garage, locate this solar panel 18 inches (45.72 cm) or more above floor
level. Do not place on wet ground, anywhere it could be accidently stepped on or in a
place or position where it could fall while being used.