Schumacher SF-8050 manual

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    1 A. GENERAL BA TTER Y SAFETY 1. Before you use your battery charger , be sure to read all instructions and cautions printed on: • Battery Charger • Battery • V ehicle or unit using battery 2. Use battery charger on LEAD ACID type rechargeable batteries only , such as used in autos, trucks, tractors, airplanes, vans, RV's, trolling motor[...]

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    2 CHARGER LOCA TION PRECAUTIONS 1. W ARNING: Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection, when working with lead-acid batteries. 2. Make sure someone is within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work with or near a lead-acid battery . 3. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use if battery acid contac[...]

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    3 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS: CHARGING BA TTER Y IN VEHICLE When charging battery in the vehicle, take care to determine the battery type and which post is grounded. T o reduce risk of a s p ark near battery , follow these steps when battery is installed in vehicle. W ARNING: A sp ark near battery may cause battery explosion. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS: [...]

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    4 H. OUTPUT SELECTOR CONTROLS TIMER: The main function of the timer is to prevent over charging while allowing a battery time to obtain a satisfactory charge. T o properly set the timer you must know the size of the battery in ampere hours or reserve capacity in minutes and the state of charge. Often the state of charge is not known, this is one re[...]

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    5 tery for about 5 minutes before cranking the engine. 5. If the engine fails to start, charge the battery for 5 more min- utes before attempting to crank the engine again. 6. After the engine start s, move the charge rate switch to OFF and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before discon- necting DC clamps. Do not try to engine start a vehic[...]

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    6 1. First place the charger on it side. 2. Next mount the mounting foot FIG. A with (2) 1/4-20 screws, or FIG. F with (2) 10-32 screws. 3. Next pound the axle firmly into an axle cap using a hammer FIG. B. 4. Slide one wheel onto the axle with hub facing in, as shown in FIG. C. 5. Poke above assembly thru holes in charger back until axle sticks ou[...]

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    7 A . SEGURIDAD GENERAL DE ACUMULADORES 1. Antes de usar su cargador de acumuladores, lea todas las instrucciones y precauciones impresas en: • el cargador de acumuladores • el acumulador • el vehículo o la unidad usando el acumulador. 2. Use el cargador de acumuladores únicamente con acumuladores recargables de ACIDO DE PLOMO, tales como l[...]

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    8 7. Cuando está completamente cargado el acumulador , desenchufe el cargador de la toma de corriente alterna. (1) Quite la pinza del extremo del cable negativo y luego, (2) Quite la pinza del terminal positivo, en ése orden. 8. Limpie y guarde el cargador de acumuladores. ADVERTENCIA: V erifique que el área alrededor del acumulador esté bien v[...]