Schumacher 200.71230 operating instructions

6.FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE.

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLO- SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM

6.1Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door, or moving engine parts.

6.2Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.

6.3Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.

6.4Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chas- sis. If the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see step 6.5. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see step 6.6.

6.5For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carbure- tor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

6.6For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carbure- tor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

6.7When disconnecting the charger, turn all switches to off, disconnect the AC cord, remove the clip from the vehicle chassis, and then remove the clip from the battery terminal.

6.8See OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for length of charge information.

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