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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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To protect against electrical hazards or shock, do not immerse charger, adaptors, or unit in water or other liquid.
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Close supervision is necessary when used near children.
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Do not use unit for applications other than its intended use.
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This unit has a built-in rechargeable lead acid battery. Jump starter will be partially charged, it should be
fully charged prior to its initial use.
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Recharge battery after each use, or every 3 months to maximise the life of the battery. DO NOT use
whilst charging.
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Avoid touching your eyes when working with batteries - always wear eye protection when working with batteries.
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If battery acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, immediately flush with water and seek medical attention.
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Keep battery terminal clean. Be careful to prevent corrosion from terminals coming in to contact with your eyes.
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Remove metal jewellery or other metal objects from your body before using the jump starter.
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Do not operate this device while wearing vinyl clothing. Static electricity may be generated when vinyl
clothing is rubbed.
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Never allow the red and black battery clamps to touch each other or to touch the some metal object at
same time.
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Always connect the red (+) clamp to the positive terminal first.
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Do not connect black (-) clamp to the negative battery terminal, connect it to a non-moving, earthed
metal part of your vehicle.
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Use only the provided chargers, cables and clamps. Unauthorised parts may damage the unit.
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Always keep the clamps in their storage holders to prevent sparking when they are not in use.
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Jump start your vehicle in a well ventilated area only.
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Never charge or jump start a frozen battery.
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Avoid dropping metal tools on to the vehicle’s battery. It may spark or short-circuit the battery or other
electrical parts that may cause short circuits or an explosion.
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Do not open the jump starter unit. There are no user serviceable parts in the unit. Unqualified auto
electrical persons should not open the jump starter. Failure to use a qualified person will void the warranty.
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Always turn the jump starter off when not in use. Store in cool & dry place.
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If the unit is damaged by a heavy impact or it has been dropped, seek professional guidance from a
qualified engineer before using again.
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If the external flexible cable or cord of the charger (or this jump starter) is damaged, it should be replaced
by a qualified person.
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The battery must be removed from the appliance before it is disposed of.
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The battery must be disconnected from the supply mains when removing the battery.
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This device contains a sealed, non-spillable rechargeable lead acid battery and must be disposed of properly at
the end of the product’s life. Contact your local authority for advice on the correct disposal/recycling procedure.
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When using the air compressor always monitor the pressure gauge during use. Be careful not to
over-inflate objects.
CHARGING YOUR JUMP STARTER
This unit has a maintenance free, built-in sealed rechargeable lead acid battery. Although the jump starter
arrives partially charged from the factory, it must be fully charged for 55 hours before first use, even if the battery
status lights indicate a “Full” charge This initial charge pre-conditions the battery and will provide optimum
performance in the future. Failure to follow this procedure may permanently damage the battery.
