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

SKU 38391 

        

note:  

The LED light will go on (when 

Switch is in the OFF position) to 

indicate a reverse polarity condition.

  

12 vdc charging

note:

  This system is equipped with a 12 

VDC Cigarette Lighter Adapter so you 

can charge the Jump-Start from a 

vehicle or boat battery.  This method 

of recharging will not charge the 

unit as fully as when using the 120 

V~ charging method.  Only use this 

method in an emergency situation, as 

this recharging method may shorten 

the life of the Jump-Start.

5.  Take out your 12 VDC Cigarette 

Lighter Adapter (6).  The adapter 

has a cigarette lighter plug in one 

end of the cord, and a round plug 

on the other end.  Plug the round 

plug into the Recharging Receptacle 

(See 

Figure 3

).  Plug 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: 50

o

 F 

- 104

o

 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 when jumpstarting.

1.  Insert the 12 VDC Cigarette Lighter 

plug from the appliance into the 12 

VDC Cigarette Lighter Receptacle on 

the side of the unit.  

note:

  Table 2 gives approximate 

operating times when beginning with 

a fully charged system.

table 2 

12 VDC Power Source Usage Times

appliance

estimated 

power 

(watts)

estimated 

use 

(hours)

Fluorescent Light,

Cell Phone Charger

4

50

Radio, Fan,

Depth Finder

9

26

Video Recorder/

Player, Spotlight

15

14

Small Power Tool,  

Bilge Pump

24

8

Electric Cooler

48

3

Air Compressor,

Vacuum

80

2

Figure 3

Cigarette 

Lighter  

Adapter (5)

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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