Schumacher CR1 Risk of Electric Shock or Fire, Personal Precautions Risk of Explosive Gases

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual will show you how to use your charger 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. 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.

1.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

1.1Children should not operate this charger.

1.2Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

1.3If the output cable assembly and/or connector does not fit or make a proper connection with the ride-on toy’s battery connector, do not alter the connectors on the battery charger or ride-on toy. Using this charger in a manner it was not designed for or making modifications to it can cause a risk of electric shock or fire. Electric shock or fire can cause serious injury or death or damage to property.

1.4Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; take it to a qualified service person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)

1.5Do not disassemble the charger; 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.)

1.6To 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.

2.PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

2.1Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

2.2NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery.

2.3Use this charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system. Do not use this battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

2.4NEVER charge a frozen battery.

2.5NEVER overcharge a battery.

2.6Make sure that the charger cable connector makes a tight connection.

RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.

2.7Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.

2.8Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery, vehicle and any equipment used near the battery and charger. Study all of the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.

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