Important Safety Instructions; Personal Precautions - Schumacher Electric DSR136 Manuel D'utilisation

CONTAINS SEALED, NON-SPILLABLE LEAD-ACID BATTERY.
MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
WARNING: Possible explosion hazard. Contact with battery acid may cause
severe burns and blindness. Keep out of reach of children.

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
1.1 Read the entire manual before using this
product. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.
1.2 This memory saver is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge.
1.3 Children should be supervised to ensure
they do not play with the memory saver.
1.4 Do not put fingers or hands into any of the
memory saver's outlets.
1.5 Do not expose the memory saver to rain
or snow.
1.6 Use only recommended attachments. Use
of an attachment not recommended or
sold by Schumacher
may result in a risk of fire, electric
shock or injury to persons or damage to

2. 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:
2.1 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame
in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
2.2 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.
2.3 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.
2.4 Do not permit the internal battery of the
memory saver to freeze. Never charge a
frozen battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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1.7 Do not operate the memory saver with
damaged cables; have the cable replaced
immediately by a qualified service person.
1.8 Do not operate the memory saver if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped or
otherwise damaged in any way; take it to
a qualified service person.
1.9 Do not disassemble the memory saver;
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.
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1.10 WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A
LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE
GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY
OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS
OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH
TIME YOU USE THE MEMORY SAVER.
2.5 Consider having someone nearby to
come to your aid when you work near a
lead-acid battery.
2.6 Have plenty of fresh water and soap
nearby in case battery acid contacts your
skin, clothing or eyes.
2.7 Wear complete eye and body protection,
including safety goggles and protective
clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while
working near the battery.
2.8 If battery acid contacts your skin or
clothing, immediately wash the area
with soap and water. If acid enters your
eye, immediately flood the eye with cold
running water for at least 10 minutes and
get medical attention right away.
2.9 If battery acid is accidentally swallowed,
drink milk, the whites of eggs or water.
DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical
attention immediately.
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