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CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Injury
or Property Damage:
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Never attempt to jump start or charge a frozen
battery.
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Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may
be damaged if vehicle battery is jump-started. Before
jump-starting, read the vehicle’s owner’s manual to
confirm that external-starting assistance is suitable.
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When working with lead acid batteries, always make sure
immediate assistance is available in case of accident or
emergency.
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Always have protective eyewear when using this product:
contact with battery acid may cause blindness and/or
severe burns. Be aware of first aid procedures in case of
accidental contact with battery acid.
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Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid contacts skin.
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Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of
vehicle battery, engine or power station
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Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid
battery. A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit
current high enough to weld a ring, or similar metal
object, to skin, causing a severe burn.
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Do not wear vinyl clothing when jump-starting a vehicle.
When jump-starting a vehicle, friction can cause
dangerous static-electrical sparks.
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Jump-start procedures should only be performed in a
safe, dry, well-ventilated area.
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Always store battery clamps when not in use. Never
touch battery clamps together. This can cause dangerous
sparks, power arcing and/or explosion.
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When using this unit close to the vehicle’s battery and
engine, stand the unit on a flat, stable surface, and be
sure to keep all clamps, cords, clothing and body parts
away from moving vehicle parts.
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Never allow red and black clamps to touch each other
or another common metal conductor — this could cause
damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion
hazard.
a) For negative-grounded systems, connect the POSITIVE
(RED) clamp to the POSITIVE ungrounded battery
post and the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the vehicle
chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not
connect the clamp to the carburettor, fuel lines or sheet-
metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of
the frame or engine block.
b) For positive-grounded systems, connect the NEGATIVE
(BLACK) clamp to the NEGATIVE ungrounded battery
post and the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the vehicle
chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not
connect the clamp to the carburettor, fuel lines or sheet-
metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of
the frame or engine block.
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If the connections to the battery’s POSITIVE and
NEGATIVE terminals are incorrect, the Reverse Polarity
Indicator will light (red) and the unit will sound a beep.
Disconnect clamps and reconnect to battery with correct
polarity.
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Always disconnect the negative (Black) jumper cable first,
followed by the positive (Red) jumper cable, except for
positive grounded systems.
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Do not expose battery to fire or intense heat since it may
explode. Before disposing of the battery, protect exposed
terminals with heavy-duty electrical tape to prevent
shorting (shorting can result in injury or fire).
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Place this unit as far away from the battery as cables
permit.
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Never allow battery acid to come in contact with this unit.
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Do not operate this unit in a closed area or restrict
ventilation in any way.
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This system is designed to be used only on vehicles with
a 12 Vdc battery system. Do not connect to a 6 volt or 24
volt battery system.
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This system is not designed to be used as a replacement
