Black & Decker POWER TO GO

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications (Inferred from the manual)
Usage Features
Vehicle Boosting
Area Light
2 AMP USB Port
Checking Unit Battery Status
Maintenance Features (Charging the Unit)
Charging at Home
Charging in Your Car
Fault Conditions and Indicators

The BLACK+DECKER POWER TO GO™ is a portable lithium-ion battery booster designed to jump-start vehicles and provide portable power for USB devices and an area light. This quick start guide outlines its functions, indicator meanings, and operational procedures.

Function Description:

The primary function of the POWER TO GO™ is to boost a vehicle's depleted battery. It offers two methods of connection for boosting: directly to the vehicle's DC accessory outlet or to the vehicle battery using included clamps. The unit automatically detects the vehicle's battery status and initiates a multi-stage boosting process.

Beyond vehicle boosting, the device also serves as a portable power source. It features a 2 AMP USB port for charging or powering USB devices and an integrated LED area light for illumination.

Important Technical Specifications (Inferred from the manual):

Battery Type: Lithium-ion (internal battery)
Output: 2 AMP USB port
Charging Input: AC adapter (for home charging), DC charging cable (for in-car charging)
Indicator System: Single LED indicator ring with various colors and blinking patterns to denote unit status, boosting stages, and fault conditions.

Usage Features:

Vehicle Boosting:

*   **Connection Methods:**
    *   **DC Accessory Outlet:** Connect the unit to the vehicle's DC accessory outlet. Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition key to be in the ACC (accessory) position to activate the outlet.
    *   **Battery Clamps:** Connect the unit directly to the vehicle battery using the provided battery clamps.
*   **Boosting Process:**
    1.  Press the main power button to turn the unit ON.
    2.  The unit automatically detects the depleted battery and begins the boosting process.
    3.  The LED indicator progresses through stages:

Solid Blue (Power ON): Unit is on.
Blinking Red (Stage 1 - Detecting, Analyzing, Initial Boost): The unit is assessing the battery and beginning the initial boost.
Blinking Yellow (Stage 2 - Boosting): The unit is actively boosting the battery.
Blinking Green (Stage 3 - Final Boost): The unit is performing the final boost.
Solid Green (Go! - Ready to Start Vehicle): The vehicle is ready to be started.

Area Light:

*   **Activation:**
    1.  Press the main power button to turn the unit ON.
    2.  Press the USB/Light Button to turn on the LED area light.
*   **Deactivation:** Press the USB/Light Button again to turn the light OFF.

2 AMP USB Port:

*   **Activation:**
    1.  Press the main power button to turn the unit ON.
    2.  Press and hold the USB/Light Button for 2 seconds and release. The ring around the port will turn blue, indicating the USB charging port is active.
*   **Charging:** Plug your USB device into the port to power or recharge it.
*   **Deactivation:** Press and hold the USB/Light Button for 2 seconds and release.
*   **Auto Shut-off:** The unit will automatically shut down after 1 minute of inactivity to protect the internal battery when the USB port is active.

Checking Unit Battery Status:

*   Press the main power button. The LED indicator ring will light up to show the internal battery's charge level:
    *   **Solid Blue:** 80 - 100% charged.
    *   **Solid Yellow:** 41 - 79% charged.
    *   **Solid Red:** 1 - 40% charged.

Maintenance Features (Charging the Unit):

Charging at Home:

*   Connect the AC adapter to the single pin connector port on the side of the unit.
*   Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet.
*   **Indicator:** The LED indicator ring will flash blue while charging and turn solid blue when fully charged.

Charging in Your Car:

*   Connect the DC charging cable to the unit's dual pin connector.
*   Plug the DC charging cable into the vehicle's accessory outlet.
*   Press the main power button to turn the unit ON. (Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition key to be in the ACC position).
*   The unit may start to flash blue, indicating it is recharging, depending on vehicle voltage.
*   **Indicator:** The LED indicator ring will flash blue when charging and turn solid blue when fully charged.
*   **Force Charging Mode:** If the LED indicator flashes red, yellow, or green instead of blue, press the USB/Light button for 5 seconds and release to force the unit into charging mode.

Fault Conditions and Indicators:

The unit uses multi-colored flashing indicators to signal fault conditions, indicating it cannot perform its intended function. The indicator ring will cycle between two colors:

RED :: BLUE (Alternating Colors):
- Meaning: The unit is overheating, or the battery clamps are installed in reverse.
RED :: GREEN (Alternating Colors):
- Meaning: The unit has detected a problem with the vehicle's battery.
RED :: YELLOW (Alternating Colors):
- Meaning: The unit's internal battery is extremely low and needs to be recharged immediately, or the unit will automatically shut down.

This device is designed for ease of use with clear visual indicators to guide the user through boosting, charging, and troubleshooting. Always refer to the full vehicle and booster instructions for complete safety and operational details.