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USING THE UNIT AS A JUMP-STARTER
This Jump-Starter is equipped with a safety Power Switch that only allows energy to
flow when proper connections are made to battery and frame. Once the
connections are properly made, turn the switch ON to jump-start the vehicle.
1. Turn OFF vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights, connected cell
phone chargers, etc.). Place vehicle in “park” and set the emergency brake.
2. Make sure the Jump-Starter Power Switch is turned to OFF.
3. Remove jumper clamps from clamp tabs.
Connect the RED clamp first,
then the BLACK clamp.
4. Procedure for jump-starting a NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM (negative
battery terminal is connected to chassis) (MOST COMMON)
4a. Connect POSITIVE (+) RED clamp to vehicle battery’s POSITIVE terminal.
4b. Connect NEGATIVE (–) BLACK clamp to chassis or a solid, non-moving,
metal vehicle component or body part. NEVER CLAMP DIRECTLY TO
NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL OR MOVING PART.
5. Procedure for jump-starting POSITIVE GROUND SYSTEMS
Note: I
n the rare event that the vehicle to be started has a POSITIVE GROUNDED
SYSTEM (positive battery terminal is connected to chassis), replace steps 4a
and 4b above with steps 5a and 5b, then proceed to step 6.
5a. Connect NEGATIVE (–) BLACK clamp to vehicle battery’s NEGATIVE terminal.
5b. Connect POSITIVE (+) RED CLAMP to vehicle chassis or a solid, non-
moving, metal vehicle component or body part. NEVER CLAMP DIRECTLY
TO POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL OR MOVING PART.
6. When clamps are connected properly, turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch to ON.
7. Turn ON the ignition and crank the engine in 5-6 second bursts until engine starts.
8. Turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch back to the OFF position.
9. Disconnect the NEGATIVE (–) engine or chassis clamp first, then disconnect the
POSITIVE (+) battery clamp.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOUND ON PAGES ii AND iii OF
THIS USER’S MANUAL.
• If vehicle fails to start, turn OFF the ignition, turn OFF the Jump-
Starter Power Switch, disconnect the jump-start system’s leads and
investigate why the engine did not start.
• Recharge this unit fully after each use.
WARNINGS
• Jump-Starter Power Switch should be OFF prior to jump-starting.
POSITIVE
CABLE AND
CLAMP (RED)
NEGATIVE
CABLE AND
CLAMP (BLACK)
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Battery Charge Status Indicators
A series of three LED indicators (two red and one green) display the level of charge
in the battery. The left red LED indicates minimum battery charge. Charge the
battery when only a single red LED is lit. The center red LED indicates moderate
battery charge level. When the green LED is lit, the battery is at full charge. The
charge status LEDs will light when the charge status pushbutton is pressed, or
automatically during AC recharge operation. During DC charging, the charge
status pushbutton can be pressed periodically to monitor recharging progress.
12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet
This accessory outlet is provided for use with appliances that are 12 volt DC
compatible. The DC Accessory Outlet also allows for DC recharging from a vehicle
or other 12 volt source.
AC Recharge Port
The AC Recharge Port allows for 120 volt AC recharging of the unit. The AC
Recharge Adapter’s barrel connector plugs into this port during recharge.
WorkLight
Located on the center of the handle, the worklight provides proper lighting while
changing a tire or connecting the unit to a battery. It is activated by the Worklight
Power pushbutton located on the lower right side of the control panel.
Applications
• Jump-start most engines with standard 12 volt DC battery systems, such as boats,
small trucks, cars, airplanes, RVs, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, tractors, etc.
• Use the 12 volt accessory outlet to operate such appliances as 12 volt DC fans,
fluorescent worklights, air compressors, spotlights, TVs, portable radios, cassette
or CD players. The unit can quick-charge a cellular phone using the phone’s
12 volt DC adapter cord.
• Illuminate areas under the hood, inside tents and work areas.
12 VOLT DC
ACCESSORY
OUTLET
AC
RECHARGING
PORT
BATTERY
CHARGE STATUS
INDICATORS
PUSHBUTTON FOR
BATTERY STATUS
CHECK
WORKLIGHT
WORKLIGHT POWER
PUSHBUTTON
KEYLESS ON/OFF
JUMP-STARTER
POWER SWITCH
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