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3.
Insert the other end of the accessory
cable into the vehicle’s accessory out-
let (lighter socket).
NOTE: The Battery % LED does not oper-
ate during this method of charging. Using
this method to charge the battery over-
rides the maintain mode and the battery
can be overcharged.
4.
Monitor the progress of the charge by
pressing the Select button until the
Battery % LED lights. When the bat-
tery is fully charged, disconnect the
accessory cable from the jump starter
then from the lighter socket of the
vehicle.
NOTE: Completely disconnect the char-
ger cable when the engine is not running.
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL DISPLAY
To check the jump starter’s internal bat-
tery status, push the Select button. The
display will show the percent of charge of
the internal battery.
When connected to the vehicle with the
Jump Start ON/OFF switch in the OFF
position, the display shows the vehicle’s
battery voltage. When connected and in
the ON position, the display shows the
equalized voltage between the vehicle’s
battery and internal battery.
JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE
IMPORTANT: Using the jump starter with-
out a battery installed in the vehicle will
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
1.
Turn the ignition OFF.
2.
Lay the DC cables away from any fan
blades, belts, pulleys and other moving
parts.
3.
For a negative-ground vehicle (as in
most vehicles), connect the unit’s POS-
ITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) battery post. Next, connect
the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the
vehicle chassis or engine block, away
from the battery.
4.
For a positive-ground vehicle, connect
the unit’s NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to
the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
Next, connect the POSITIVE (RED)
clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine
block away from the battery.
IMPORTANT: If you have connected the
clamps backwards, an audio alarm will
sound. DO NOT turn the ON/OFF switch
to the ON position. This could cause seri-
ous damage to the jump starter or the
vehicle. Reverse the connections and the
audio alarm will stop.
5.
Turn the switch to the ON position
6.
Crank the engine for no more than 8
seconds. If the engine does not start,
wait 2 minutes before cranking again.
7.
After the engine starts, turn the switch
to the OFF position and remove the unit
from the battery.
8.
Charge the unit.
USING THE WORK/
EMERGENCY LIGHT
1.
Position the jump starter on a flat, sta-
ble surface near the intended work area.
2.
Ensure that the battery clamps are
securely clipped on the storage holders.
3.
Press the light switch once. The jump
starter light will turn on and illuminate
your work area.
4.
Press the light switch again. The light
will flash.
5.
When finished, press the light switch
again, to turn off the light.
6.
Charge the jump starter as soon as
possible after using the work light.
NOTE: The work/emergency light will auto-
matically shut off after 24 hours.
POWERING A 12V DC DEVICE
The unit is a power source for all 12V DC
accessories that are equipped with a 12V
accessory plug. Use it for power outages
and on fishing or camping trips. Estimated
usage time is listed in the following chart.
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