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Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle‘s
starter motor.
If the engine fails to start after the recommended number
of attempts, discontinue jump-starting procedures and
look for other problems that need to be corrected.
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This appliance is not designed to be used as a
replacement for a vehicular battery. Do not attempt to
operate a vehicle that does not have a battery installed.
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This appliance contains a Lithium-Ion battery. It is
recommended that the appliance is laid flat during
storage, use, and recharging.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the
appliance from any power source before attempting
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls without
disconnecting the appliance will not reduce this risk.
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Make sure the appliance is disconnected from all
charging power sources before beginning the jump-start
procedure.
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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 warning until the clamps
are disconnected. Rectify the connections immediately.
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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.
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Recharge this unit fully after each use.
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Always store the battery clamps in the built-in holsters
when not in use.
Additional safety instructions
for batteries and chargers
Batteries
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Never attempt to open the unit’s body casing for any
reason.
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Do not expose the battery to water.
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Do not store in locations where the temperature may
exceed 40°C.
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Charge only at ambient temperatures between 4°C
and 40°C.
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Charge only using the chargers provided with the
appliance.
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When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
in the section “Protecting the environment”.
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Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur.
When you notice liquid on the batteries, carefully wipe
the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.
Chargers
Your charger has been designed for a specific voltage.
Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
WARNING!
Never attempt to replace the charger unit with
a regular mains plug. Use your charger only to charge the
battery in the tool with which it was supplied. Other batteries
could burst, causing personal injury and damage.
WARNING!
Use your charger only to charge the battery in
the tool with which it was supplied. Other batteries could
burst, causing personal injury and damage.
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Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Have defective cords replaced immediately.
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Do not expose the charger to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
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The battery must be placed in a well ventilated area
when charging.