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2.1
EASY, STEP-BY-STEP JUMP-STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn OFF vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights, cell phone, etc.).
Place vehicle in park and set the emergency brake.
2. Remove booster clamps from protective holster (Figure 2): simply squeeze the
handles and pull down on the clamp.
3. Procedure for jump-starting a NEGATIVE GROUNDED
SYSTEM (NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL IS CONNECTED
TO CHASSIS).
3a. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle battery’s
positive terminal.
3b. 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. If the audible alarm sounds, the polarity
is not correct. Reverse the connections.
4. Procedure for jump-starting POSITIVE GROUND SYSTEMS
(
NOTE:
In 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 4a and 4b, then proceed to steps 6 through 8 below.
4a. Connect negative (-) black clamp to vehicleís battery
negative terminal
4b. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a
solid, non-moving, metal vehicle component or body
part. DO NOT CLAMP DIRECTLY TO POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL OR
MOVING PART
5. A five (5) second delay is built into this jump-starter unit after the clamp
connections are made. This delay is designed to reduce the possibility of sparking
upon connection. We recommend waiting one (1) minute after making the clamp
connections prior to attempting to start vehicle.
6. Start vehicle (do not turn key for longer than 3-5 seconds).
7. After vehicle starts, remove clamps (disconnect the frame or engine clamp first,
followed by the battery cable) and replace them in the built-in storage holsters.
Squeeze the handles and slide the clamp into position and release your grip
CAUTION:
1. If engine fails to start, leave ignition key turned off and disconnect the negative
(-) clamp first, then the positive (+) clamp. Try again later – the engine may be flooded.
2. Recharge jump-start system after each use.
WARNING:
•
Always disconnect the engine or frame jumper clamp first; followed by the
battery jumper clamp
•
Never allow red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal
conductor this could cause damage to the unit and/or create sparking/explosion
hazard
•
There is a risk of explosive gases being released when batteries are charged or
discharged, failure to follow instructions may cause property damage, explosive
hazard, and/or personal injury
•
Always use protective eyewear when using this product: contact with battery acid
may cause blindness and/or severe burns
•
Keep out of children’s reach
•
ALWAYS store battery clamps in built-in holsters when not in use and never touch
battery clamps together, this can cause dangerous sparks, power arcing and/or
explosion
FIGURE 2
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