Kawasaki Rechargeable Jumpstarter 840095 - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR JUMPSTARTERS
Read and understand all instructions, safety warnings, and
warning labels before attempting to use this jump-starter. Misuse can lead to
risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Accidental
ignition by spark, cigarette or flame could lead to explosion or fire.
1. NEVER expose this product to rain, snow, ocean spray or any other damp
environments. Never immerse this product in water.
2. DO NOT use this jump-starter if it has been dropped, damaged or immersed in
liquid. Serious injury could occur.
3. Keep the area around the battery well ventilated. Build-up of gases could lead
to an explosion.
4. DO NOT smoke or light matches near battery.
5. ALWAYS wear eye protection when working with batteries. If battery acid
splashes into your eyes, flush immediately with cold running water.
Continue flushing for at least 15-20 minutes, then seek immediate medical
attention.
6. NEVER wear a watch or metal pieces of jewelry near a lead-acid battery. If the
metal touches the battery, a short circuit could occur causing severe skin
damage.
7. Wear protective clothing. If battery acid gets on skin or clothing, wash the
affected area immediately with soap and water. If the skin becomes red,
sore or irritated, seek immediate medical attention.
8. Be careful not to drop a metal tool on the battery. It could cause a spark, short
circuit or explosion.
9. NEVER allow the black and red clamps to touch a metal surface or each other.
Store the clamps in their holders when not in use.
10.Keep this product out of the reach of children or untrained users.
11.ALWAYS keep the unit in a dry, stable area when in use. Keep all cords and
body parts away from the vehicle’s moving engine.
12.Disconnect the negative (black) jumper cable FIRST. NEVER disconnect the red
(positive) cable first unless the vehicle has a positive ground system.
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!DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
!WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
!CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTE provides additional information that is useful
for proper use and maintenance of this tool. If a
NOTE is indicated make sure it is fully understood.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their
physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in
close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of
the pacemaker.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products,
and arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: Handling the power cord on this product may 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.