Personal Precautions; Connecting The Jump Starter - Schumacher Electric DSR157 Manuel D'utilisation

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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
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Do not permit the internal battery of the jump starter to freeze. Never charge a frozen battery.
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To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clips to touch together or contact the same piece of metal.
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When charging the internal battery, work in a well ventilated area and do not restrict the ventilation in any way.
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Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the jump starter is being used.
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2.6 Remove 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.
2.7 Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-
circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
Consider having someone nearby to come to your aid when you work near a
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lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin, clothing or eyes.
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Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles, face shield and protective clothing.
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Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and water. If acid
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enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get
medical attention right away.
If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs or water.
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DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
WARNING! RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE
SULFURIC ACID.
Clean the battery terminals before using the jump starter. During cleaning, keep airborne corrosion
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from coming into contact with your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize the
battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery
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manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead
acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Read, understand and follow all instructions for the jump starter, battery, vehicle and any equipment
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used near the battery and jump starter.
Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner's manual and make sure that the
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output voltage of the jump starter is correct.
Make sure that the jump starter cable clips make tight connections.
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CONNECTING THE JUMP STARTER

WARNING! A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
Attach the output cables to the battery and chassis as indicated below. Never allow the output clips to
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touch each other.
Position the DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door and moving or hot engine parts.
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NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood during the jump starting process, ensure that the hood does
not touch the metal part of the battery clips or cut the insulation of the cables.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.
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3.4 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger
diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the negative post is
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grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see step 3.6. If the positive post is grounded to the
chassis, see step 3.7.
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