Schumacher Automatic charger SPI3 Manuel D’Utilisation

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This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

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  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play 

with the appliance. This appliance can be used by children aged 

from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities 

or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction 

concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. 

Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be 

made by children without supervision.

1.3  This charger is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, 

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been 

given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the charger by a person responsible 

for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the charger.

1.4  Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
1.5  Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by 

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persons or damage to property.

1.6  To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by the plug rather than the 

cord when disconnecting the charger.

1.7  An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper 

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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.
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section 8.

1.8  To 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.

1.9  Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it 

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to avoid a hazard. 

1.10 Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise 

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RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
1.12 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 CHARGER.

1.13 To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the 

battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of 

the battery. Review the cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.

1.14 This charger employs parts, such as switches and circuit breakers, that tend to produce 

arcs and sparks. If used in a garage, locate this charger 18 inches (46 cm) or more above 

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Do not use with non-rechargeable batteries.  

Use only with lead-acid or lithium ion LiFePO

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 rechargeable batteries.

Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the AC outlet, or it 

may damage the charger and your vehicle.