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4. Procedure for jump-starting a NEGATIVE GROUNDED
SYSTEM (negative battery terminal is connected to
chassis) (MOST COMMON)
4a.
Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle
battery’s positive terminal.
4b.
Connect negative (–) black clamp to chassis or
a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle component
or body part. Never clamp directly to negative
battery terminal or moving part. Refer to the
automobile owner’s manual.
Note.
If the connecting polarities are incorrect, the red
reverse polarity indicator will illuminate and an alarm will
sound. DO NOT turn on the jump starter in this condition.
Remove the cables and correctly re connect.
5. Procedure for jump-starting
POSITIVE GROUND SYSTEMS
Note:
In the rare event that the vehicle to be started has
a Positive Grounded System (positive battery terminal is
connected to chassis), replace steps 4a and 4b above
with steps 5a and 5b, then proceed to step 6.
5a.
Connect negative (–) black clamp to vehicle
battery’s negative terminal.
5b.
Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis
or a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle component
or body part. Never clamp directly to Positive
battery terminal or moving part. Refer to the
automobile owner’s manual.
Note.
If the connecting polarities are incorrect, the red
reverse polarity indicator will illuminate and an alarm will
sound. DO NOT turn on the jump starter in this condition.
Remove the cables and correctly re connect.
6. When clamps are connected properly, turn the Jump-
Starter Power Switch to ON.
7. Turn ON the ignition and crank the engine in 5-6 second
bursts until engine starts.
8. Turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch back to the OFF
position.
9. Disconnect the negative (–) engine or chassis clamp first,
then disconnect the positive (+) battery clamp.
WARNING: to reduce the risk of injury or property
damage:
•
Follow all safety instructions found in the “specific
safety instructions for jump starters” section of this
instruction manual.
•
This power system is to be used ONLY on vehicles with
12 volt DC battery systems.
•
Never touch red and black clamps together — this can
cause dangerous sparks, power arcing, and/or explosion.
•
After use, turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch off.
•
Replace worn or defective parts immediately.
CAUTION: to reduce the risk of property damage:
•
Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may
be damaged if vehicle battery is jump-started. Before
jump-starting this type of vehicle, read the vehicle manual
to confirm that external-starting assistance is advised.
•
Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle‘s
starter motor. If the engine fails to start after the
recommended number of attempts, discontinue jump-
start procedure and look for other problems that need to
be corrected.
•
If the connections to the battery’s positive and negative
terminals are incorrect, the Reverse Polarity Indicator will
light and the unit will sound a beep. Disconnect clamps
and reconnect to battery with correct polarity.
•
If vehicle fails to start, turn off the ignition, turn off the
Jump-Starter Power Switch, disconnect the jump-start
system’s leads and contact a qualified technician to
investigate why the engine did not start.
•
Recharge this unit fully after each use.