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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Protective Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AC and DC Charging/Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Viewing Battery Charge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
120 Volt AC Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
12 Volt DC Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Using the Electromate as a Jump-Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the Alternator Check Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the 12 Volt Portable Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the 120 Volt AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the Emergency Area Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery Replacement/Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fuse Replacement (DC Accessory Adapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the
Black & Decker VEC1026BD Electromate 250.
Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and
avoid damage to the unit.
FEATURES
• Powers 110/120 volt AC appliances
• Powers 12 volt DC appliances
• Jump-starts vehicle engines
• Built-in 250 watt inverter
• Includes non-spillable, maintenance-free, heavy-duty, sealed battery
• Safe to use, transport and store
• Alternator check
• Reverse polarity connection warning
• Detachable jumper cables
• Requires no maintenance (other than recharging) for optimum operation
• Rechargeable with built-in AC charger
• Unique compact design provides completely portable 12 volt DC power
• Molded high-impact case is tough and durable
• Built-in area light for night time roadside repairs and use in remote locations without
utility power
• Battery charge level indicators
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