Schumacher MSC-2405 owner manual IMPORTANT read and save this safety and instruction manual

IMPORTANT: read and save this safety and instruction manual.

1.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: This battery charger is to be used for charging 24 volt bat- teries only. Use of this charger on other batteries could lead to severe property damage or personal injury.

1.1SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The MSC-2405 offers a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use. 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 instruc- tions.

1.2WARNING: 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.

1.3Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

1.4Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recom- mended or sold by Schumacher® Electric Corporation may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

1.5To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug or cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.

1.6An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:

•That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of the plug on the charger.

•That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.

•That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger as specified in the table in section 8.

1.7Do 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.)

1.8Do not operate the charger 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.)

1.9Do 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.)

1.10To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGER-

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