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SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
16. Attach output cables to a battery and
chassis as indicated below. Never allow
the output clamps to touch one another.
a. The Jump Starter must be fully charged.
Recharge as needed, according to Charging
the Jump Starter section on page 7.
b. Turn off the vehicle ignition switch and all
accessories (lights, radio, climate control, etc.).
c. Insert Jumper Cable into ‘Engine Start’ port
on Jump Starter. If properly connected to the
Jump Starter, the Clamp’s LED light will start
flashing green, indicating ‘Standby’ mode.
d. Connect the red Positive Battery Cable to
vehicle’s positive battery terminal. Connect the
black Negative Battery Cable to the vehicle
chassis. The Clamp’s green LED light will turn
to solid green, indicating ‘Ready’ mode.
e. Attempt to start vehicle. If Vehicle does not
start right away, wait 20-30 seconds while
the clamps are connected to the battery
and the Jump Starter is on to allow boosting
the discharged battery, and try again.
f. After the vehicle is started, first remove
Cable from the Jump Starter, then remove
the black Negative Battery Cable, and
lastly the red Positive Battery Cable.
g. Recharge the Jump Starter if battery level
is below 50%, or every 3-6 months.
17. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
18. Keep children and bystanders away
while operating the Jump Starter.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
19. Store idle equipment. Always lock up tools
and keep out of reach of children.
20. Do not leave Jump Starter unattended
while switched on. It could result
in fire and property damage.
21. Do not expose to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering the Jump Starter
will increase the risk of fire.
22. Wear ANSI-approved splash-
resistant safety goggles and heavy-
duty rubber work gloves
whenever connecting,
disconnecting, or working near battery.
Battery acid can cause permanent blindness.
Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
23. Do not use Jump Starter while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating Jump
Starter may result in serious personal injury.
24. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
25. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Jump Starter.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
26. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.