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9. Jump-Starting
Important: Jump-starting requires large amounts of
current and will cause the components inside this
products to heat up. NEVER disregard the duty cycles
and starting procedures of this product. DO NOT
disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
Important: These instructions are intended as a guide
ONLY. ALWAYS refer to the vehicle and battery
manufacturer manuals for specic instructions relating
to the vehicle to be jump-started as the procedure varies
between vehicles. Any manufacturer instructions relating
to other equipment to be used in the immediate area
should also be consulted. Read all instructions in full
BEFORE using this product.
Important: This product can only help to jump-start
engines in good mechanical condition. When cranking
the engine of vehicles with higher battery capacities or
in very cold environments, you may need to pre-charge
the battery for approximately 15 minutes before
attempting a jump-start.
Important: When jump-starting a diesel engine, preheat
the glow plugs before cranking the engine to prevent
them from being damaged.
WARNING! NEVER jump-start a lithium-ion
battery.
CAUTION! The product MUST be tted with a
32A plug before performing a jump-start. DO
NOT attempt to jump-start an engine using a
13A or 16A power supply.
The jump-starting process requires two people: one in
the vehicle, and the other operating the starter/charger.
1. Connect the starter to the battery; see 7. Connecting
a Battery and ensure that the mode selection dial
(11) is in the 0 position.
2. Connect the starter to the mains supply.
3. Begin cranking the vehicle.
4. At the same time, move the mode selection dial to the
[start icon] position for MAX. THREE SECONDS.
− If the vehicle does not start within three seconds,
move the mode selection dial back to the 0
position and wait for at least two minutes before
retrying.
− If the vehicle fails to start after ve attempts, there
may be a fault with the vehicle; investigate and
resolve any issues before retrying.
CAUTION! Failure to observe the cooling o
periods will cause signicant damage to the
product and may cause it to become
dangerously warm.
5. Once the vehicle has started, move the mode
selection dial to the 0 position and disconnect the
mains power.
6. Disconnect the battery from the charger in reverse
order and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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