Do not e
xpose battery to
fi
re or intense heat since it can explode.
Be
fore recycling or disposing of a battery, protect exposed terminals with heavy-duty electrical tape
to pr
event shorting (shorting can result in personal injury or
fi r
e).
Alw
ays wear protective eyewear when using this product. Contact with battery acid can cause
blindness and/or se
vere chemical burns.
F
ollow these
fi
rst aid procedures in case of accidental contact with battery acid.
FIR
ST AID
SKIN: Wash skin thoroughly if battery acid comes in contact with skin. Seek medical attention
immediately
.
EYES:
Flush eyes with cool water for at least ten minutes. Seek medical attention immediately.
CONTACT POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY IF INGESTED.
Ne
ver touch battery clamps together or to a common piece of metal. Sparking, explosion or
damage to the unit can result. Always store the battery clamps on the appropriate case clamp posts
on the back of the unit after use
.
Place this unit as f
ar away from the battery being charged as the charging cables will permit.
When using the Jump-Star
ter close to the vehicle’s battery and engine, place the unit on a
fl at,
stable sur
face, and keep all clamps, cords, clothing and body parts away from moving parts of the
v
ehicle.
F
ollow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of
an
y equipment you intend to use near the battery. Pay attention to all hazard precautions on these
pr
oducts and on the engine before charging.
This s
ystem is designed to be used only on vehicles with a 12-volt DC battery system. Do
not
connect to a 6-volt or 24-volt battery system.
R
emove all jewelry or metal objects that could cause short circuits or react with battery acid. A lead-
acid batter
y produces a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or other similar objects to
metal, causing a se
vere burn.
When w
orking on electrical equipment, always ensure someone is nearby to help you in an
emer
gency.
K
eep a supply of baking soda on hand when working on batteries. Baking soda neutralizes lead-
acid batter
y electrolyte.
All messages that f
ollow have NOTICE level hazards. Failure to comply could
r
esult in property damage.
V
ehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump-
star
ted. Before jump-starting, read the vehicle’s owner’s manual to con
fi
rm that external-starting
assistance is suitable.
Ex
cessive engine cranking can damage a vehicle’s starter motor. If the engine fails to start after
the r
ecommended number of attempts, discontinue these jump-start procedures and look for other
pr
oblems that may need to be corrected.
This Jump-Star
ter is
not designed to be used as a r
eplacement for a vehicle’s battery. Do
not
attempt to oper
ate a vehicle that does not have a battery installed.
After connecting the batter
y charging clamps to the discharged battery and before turning on the
jump-star
ter ON/OFF switch, check the power/polarity indicator light on the front of the unit. If the
light is GREEN, the clamp connections ar
e correct. If the light is RED and an alarm sounds, the
clamp connections ar
e incorrect and need to be reversed.
This Jump-Starter is delivered in a partially charged state. Fully charge unit with the supplied
110/120-v
olt AC charger to the recommended maximum and initial charge time of 24 hours.
Ther
eafter, an AC typical charge time is 8 to 12 hours when using the AC charger.
Although this unit contains a sealed batter
y, it is recommended that unit be kept upright during
stor
age, use and recharging. To avoid possible damage that may shorten the unit’s working life,
pr
otect it from direct sunlight, direct heat and/or moisture.
Ne
ver allow battery acid to come in contact with this unit.
All ON/OFF s
witches should be in the OFF position when charging the Jump-Starter or when not in
use
. Make sure all switches are in the OFF position before connecting to a power source or load.
Do not use an
y accessory that is not recommended or provided by the manufacturer.
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