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12 volt Jump-start  

and power supply

38391

set up and operating instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 

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Copyright

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 2009 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.  Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.  Due to continuing 

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.  Tools required for 

assembly and service may not be included.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

note:  after purchase 

and before initial use 

of the Jump-start, 

fully charge the Jump-

start battery until the 

dc charging led 

turns off.

after each jump start, 

fully recharge the 

battery until the dc 

charging led turns 

off.

Fully charge Jump-

start battery every 30 

days to ensure long 

battery life.

Summary of Contents for CHICAGO ELECTRIC 38391

Page 1: ... consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 Note After purchase and before initial use of the Jump Start fully charge t...

Page 2: ...ions Don t expose to rain Keep work area well lighted Do not use in the presence of flammable gases or liquids 3 Keep children away Children must never be allowed in the work area Do not let them handle this product 4 Store idle equipment When not in use tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children 5 Use the right tool for the job Do...

Page 3: ...nician 15 If you come in contact with battery acid immediately wash the effected area with cool clean water Call for medical assistance and continue flushing the effected areas until medical help arrives 16 The ON Off switch See FIGURE 1 next page regulates power to the clamps only Keep it in the Off position except when jumpstarting 17 Lead acid batteries vent hydrogen gas during normal operation...

Page 4: ... until the DC Charging LED turns off 3 After each jump start fully recharge the battery until the DC Charging LED turns off It may take up to 48 hours to fully charge the Jump Start battery Check the progress by pressing the Voltage Test Switch The level of battery power will then display on the Test Meter 4 Fully recharge Jump Start battery every 30 days to ensure long battery life and reliabilit...

Page 5: ...the cigarette plug into the vehicle or boat cigarette lighter receptacle 6 Charge the unit for the minimal time needed to at least 14 volts Store the Cigarette Lighter Adapter when finished Note Charging room temperature 50o F 104o F Operation Using the Jump Start as a 12 VDC power source Warning The ON Off switch See FIGURE 1 regulates power to the clamps only Keep it in the Off position except w...

Page 6: ...rk Light in case it is needed 2 Attach the Red Clamp 1 to the red positive battery terminal 3 Attach the Black Clamp 2 to a non moving metal engine part on negative ground systems not to the negative battery terminal 4 Turn the On Off switch to On 5 Turn the ignition to On Accessory not start and wait a couple of minutes 6 Attempt to start the engine for no more than 5 6 seconds 7 If the vehicle d...

Page 7: ... shock use only in dry location Only use with battery packs distributed by Harbor Freight Tools others may burst causing personal injury and or property damage For additional information on battery recycling call 1 800 822 8837 Battery Replacement 1 Remove the eight screws around the back panel and lift off the cover plate Lift out the battery Note Notice how the red and black cables connect to th...

Page 8: ...UFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO NOTE Some parts are listed and show...

Page 9: ...ncidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint ...

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