Personal Safety Precautions; Before Using Your Inverter - Schumacher PID-760 Manuel D'utilisation

1.11 Make sure the AC plug is tight.
1.12 Do not modify the AC receptacle in any way.
1.13 Do not try extending or otherwise changing the 12 volt power cord supplied with your
inverter. Make sure the cord connections are tight.
1.14 Incorrect operation of your inverter may result in damage and personal injury.
1.15 Do not use the inverter with a product that draws a higher wattage than the inverter
can provide, as this may cause damage to the inverter and product.
1.16 Do not open – No user serviceable parts inside.
1.17 This device does not include an internal Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). For
GFCI protection, use a Coleman Cable 02822 GFCI outlet.
1.18 Restrictions on Use: This inverter may not be used in life support devices or systems.
Failure of this inverter can reasonably be expected to cause failure of that life support
device or system, or to affect the safety or effectiveness of that device or system.

2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working near lead-acid batteries.
Always have someone nearby for help.
2.2 Remove all personal metal items from your body, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces
and watches. A lead-acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to
weld a ring to metal, causing a severe burn.
2.3 Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.

3. BEFORE USING YOUR INVERTER

This inverter is designed to be used with a single battery, up to group 31 (130 Ah
or smaller). The recommended source of power is a 12 Volt deep-cycle battery,
due to their high reserve capacity. Automotive batteries are recommended for only
a short period of time of an hour or less.
Do not use the inverter with a product that draws a higher wattage than the
inverter can provide, as this may cause damage to the inverter and product.
When you turn on a device or a tool that runs on a motor, the device goes through
two stages:
1. Start Up – Requiring an initial surge of power (commonly known as the
"starting" or "peak" load).
2. Continuous Operation – Power consumption drops (commonly known as the
"continuous load").
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