Xantrex Technology RM1012 - Manual (Page 6)

Important Safety Information
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3. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or battery.
4. Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the
battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical
parts and cause an explosion.
5. Remove metal items like rings, bracelets, and watches when
working with lead-acid batteries. These batteries produce a short-
circuit current high enough to weld a ring, other metal jewellery or
tools, thus causing severe burns.
6. If you need to remove a battery, always remove the negative
terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off so
you don’t cause an arc.
7. Before making the final connection to a battery, be sure the polarity
is correct; negative-to-negative, and positive-to-positive.
8. When you are making the final connection to a battery, you will see
a spark and hear a loud pop. This is normal.
Precautions for using appliances
Most battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer
that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage output.
If the label on the AC adapter or charger states that the adapter or
charger produces a low voltage AC or DC output (less than 30 volts),
the inverter/charger can power this charger or adapter safely.
Some rechargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if
connected to the inverter/charger. Do not use the following loads and
appliances:
• Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors, and night
lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to
recharge.
• Chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools. These types of
chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are
present at the battery terminals.