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POWER STATION

12 VOLT / 24 VOLT

Model 08886

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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Summary of Contents for 08886

Page 1: ...it our Web site at http www harborfreight com Copyright 2003 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ...

Page 2: ...a dry location to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and equipment and keep out of reach of children 4 DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not attempt to use this product SKU 08886 PAGE 2 Item Description Dual Voltage Jumpstart Capac...

Page 3: ...his product Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately 11 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES When servicing use only identi cal replacement parts Only use accessories intended for use with this product Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools 12 MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE Keep this product clean and dry for better and safer performance 13 MAINTENANCE For your safet...

Page 4: ... ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE MANUFACTURER S MANUAL FOR THE VEHICLE BOAT ON WHICH THE POWER STATION WILL BE USED 6 NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE THE 24 VOLT DC SETTING ON THE POWER STATION TO START A VEHICLE BOAT WITH A 12 VOLT DC SYSTEM 7 NEVER ALLOW THE RED AND BLACK CLAMPS ON THE COPPER BOOSTER CABLES parts 1 2 TO TOUCH EACH OTHER NOR BOTH TO TOUCH THE SAME METAL OBJECT 8 M...

Page 5: ...Do not use this unit in the place of a vehicle boat battery Use the Power Station only to jump start a vehicle boat 14 THE CIGARETTER LIGHTER SOCKET part 11 IS FOR USE WITH 12 VOLT DC NEGATIVE GROUND SYSTEM ONLY 15 AVOID WORKING ALONE If an accident occurs an assistant can bring help 16 AVOID DANGEROUS TRAFFIC To avoid dangerous oncoming traffic use the Power Station as far away from the roadside ...

Page 6: ...he approximate recharging times required See Figure A Jump Starts Vs Recharging Time Number of Jump Starts Recharging Time In Hours Number of Jump Starts Recharging Time In Hours 1 8 4 32 2 16 5 40 3 24 6 48 FIGURE A 3 Before during and after recharging the Batteries part 13 you may determine the level at which the Batteries are charged by pressing the red Battery Test Button part 5 The Volt Meter...

Page 7: ...Volt Meter part 4 will indicate the Batteries part 13 charge status NOTE A built in safety device prevents overcharging See Figure C 9 Continue to charge until the red LED part 7 goes out or the Volt Meter part 4 registers 14V or more when the Battery Test Button part 5 is pressed See Figure C 10 NOTE Do not stop charging before the Volt Meter part 4 reads 14V or more At this point once the 120 Vo...

Page 8: ...ate the Batteries charge status NOTE A built in safety device prevents overcharg ing See Figure C 16 Continue to charge until the red LED part 7 goes out or the Volt Meter part 4 registers 14V or more when the Battery Test Button part 5 is pressed See Figure C 17 NOTE This recharging method will not recharge the system to the same 14V or above DC voltage level as will plugging the Power Station in...

Page 9: ...12 VOLT DC CIGARETTE LIGHTER PLUG NOT INCLUDED VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH 3 TURN TO OFF FIGURE E To Jump Start A Vehicle Boat 1 CAUTION Make sure to determine whether the electric system on the vehicle boat is 12 Volt DC or 24 Volt DC 2 Turn off the engine of the vehicle boat that is to be jump started 3 Attach the RED POSITIVE Clamp of the Copper Booster Cable part 1 to the POSITIVE terminal on the ve...

Page 10: ...ncy Light part 8 simply depress the Emergency Light Switch part 6 to its ON position Make sure the Emergency Light Switch is in its OFF position when the Power Station is being stored See Figure B INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 1 CAUTION Before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning always place the Voltage Select Switch part 3 in its OFF position place the Emergency Light Switch i...

Page 11: ...STHAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSEDTECHNICIANS AND NOT BYTHE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACE MENT PARTS THERETO 4 TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES Always make sure the two Batteries part 13 are replaced at the same time To replace the Batteries unscrew and remove the ten phillips Screws tha...

Page 12: ...8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Part Description Qty Part Description Qty 1 Red Copper Booster Cable 1 8 Emergency Light 1 2 Black Copper Booster Cable 1 9 Cigarette Lighter Recharger 1 3 Voltage Select Switch 1 10 120 Volt AC Charger 1 4 Volt Meter 1 11 Cigarette Lighter Receptacle 1 5 Battery Test Button 1 12 Outer Case 1 6 Emergency Light Switch 13 Battery not shown 2 7 LED Indicator 1 14 Light Bulb 1 13 BATTE...

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