Vector J312V - Features Overview; Unit Components Identification; General Safety Guidelines and Definitions; Safety Hazard Definitions

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SAFETY GUIDELINES /

DEFINITIONS

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION. When using tools or equipment,

basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of

personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools

or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There

are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed.

Manufacturer strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified

and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. Read

and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any

tool or equipment.

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INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Read and understand this instruction manual before

using this unit. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result

in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

• This unit was designed for household use only.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, burst

hazard, or injury to persons or property:

• Avoid dangerous environments. Don’t use appliances in damp or wet

locations. Don’t use appliances in the rain.

• Keep children away. All visitors should be kept at a distance from work

area.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be

caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial, non-skid footwear

are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering

to contain long hair.

• Use safety glasses and other safety equipment. Use safety goggles

or safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety

standards. Safety glasses or the like are available at extra cost at your

local dealer.

• Store idle appliance indoors. When not in use, appliances should be

stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place – out of reach of

children.

• Don’t abuse cord. Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect

from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

• Disconnect appliances. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply

when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided

on the circuits or outlets to be used. Receptacles are available having built

in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

• Use of accessories and attachments. The use of any accessory or

attachment not recommended for use with this appliance could be

hazardous. Refer to the accessory section of this manual for further

details.

• Stay alert. Use common sense. Do not operate this equipment when you

are tired or impaired.

• Check for damaged parts. A part that is damaged should be properly

repaired or replaced by manufacturer before further use unless otherwise

indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches

replaced by manufacturer. Do not use this appliance if the power button

does not turn it on and off.

• Do not operate this appliance near flammable liquids or in gaseous

or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the

sparks might ignite fumes.

• Never submerge this unit in water; do not expose it to rain, snow or

use when wet.

• To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect the unit from any power

source before attempting maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls

without disconnecting will not reduce this risk.

• This equipment employs parts (switches, relays, etc.) that produce

arcs or sparks. Therefore, if used in a garage or enclosed area, the unit

MUST be placed not less than 18 inches above the floor.

• Do not use this unit to operate appliances that need more than 5

amps to operate from the 12 Volt DC accessory outlet.

• Do not insert foreign objects into the 12 Volt DC accessory outlet or

the USB port.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

CHARGING THIS UNIT

• IMPORTANT: This unit is delivered in a partially charged state. Fully

charge unit with a household extension cord (not supplied) for a full 24

hours before using for the first time. You cannot overcharge the unit using

the AC charging method.

• To recharge this unit, use only the built-in AC Charger.

• All power switches should be in the OFF position when the unit is

charging or not in use. Make sure all switches are in the OFF position

before connection to a power source or load.

WARNING: Shock hazard

• Outdoor use extension cords. When appliance is used outdoors, use

only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.

• Extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.

When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry

the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in

line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table

shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate

ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the

gauge number, the heavier the cord.

MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

(0-7.6m) (7.6-15.2m) (15.2-30.4m) (30.4-45.7m)

240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

(0-15.2m) (15.2-30.4m) (30.4-60.9m) (60.9-91.4m)

Ampere Rating Extension Cord Length

More Not more

0'-25' 26'-50' 51'-100' 101' -150'

Than Than American Wire Gauge (AWG)

0 - 6 18 16 16 14

6 - 10 18 16 14 12

10 - 12 16 16 14 12

12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

When an extension cord is used, make sure that:

– the pins of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as

those in the charger,

– the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition,

– the wire size is large enough for the AC rating of the charger.

CAUTION – To reduce the risk of injury or property damage: Pull

by connector rather than cord when disconnecting the extension cord

from the unit; and by plug when disconnecting the extension cord from

an AC outlet.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

JUMPSTARTERS

WARNING: Burst hazard

Do not use the unit for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly

used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury

to persons and damage property. Use the unit for charging/boosting a

lead-acid battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage

electrical system other than in a starter-motor application.

FEATURES

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FEATURES

1. 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet (under protective cover)

2. Jump-Starter Power Switch

3. Rubber Grip Handle

4. Positive (+) Red Clamp

5. USB Power Indicator