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Stay alert.
Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
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Check for damaged parts.
A part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service centre before further use unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have
defective switches replaced by authorized service centre.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
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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.
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Never submerge this unit in water;
do not expose it to
rain, snow or use when wet.
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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.
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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.
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Do not use this unit to operate appliances that need
more than 5 amps to operate from the 12 volt DC
accessory outlet.
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Do not insert foreign objects into either the USB
outlet or the 12 volt DC accessory outlet.
Specific safety instructions for
charging this unit
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IMPORTANT:
This unit is delivered in a partially charged
state and requires fully charging using the 240 Vac
charger plug pack supplied with this jump starter.
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To recharge this unit, use only the supplied 240 Vac
charger plug pack.
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All On/Off 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.
CAUTION: to reduce the risk of injury or property
damage:
Remove 240 Vac charger plug pack from the
household power point by grasping the plug pack itself and
removing. Do not just pull on the output cable.
CAUTION: to reduce the risk of property damage when
charging using the 12 volt dc method:
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Recharge using this method only when necessary.
Frequent use the 12 Volt DC charging method may
shorten battery life.
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DO NOT EXCEED 6 HOURS CHARGING TIME USING
THIS METHOD.
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.
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Use of an attachment not supplied, recommended or sold
by manufacturer specifically for use with this unit may
result in a risk of electrical shock and injury to persons.
WARNING: Risk of Explosive Gases
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Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous.
Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery
operation. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance
that each time before using the jump-starter you read this
manual and follow instructions exactly.
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To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these
instructions and those published by the battery
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment
you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review
cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
