ENGLISH • 27
USE
Charging the unit
This unit is shipped in a partially charged state.
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Charge the unit before first use using the charging
adaptor for 48 hours.
Lead-acid batteries require routine maintenance to ensure
a full charge and a long battery life. All batteries lose energy
from self-discharge over time and more rapidly at higher
temperatures. When the unit is not in use, Black & Decker
recommend that the battery is charged at least every 60 days.
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Check the battery charge level by pressing the battery
status pushbutton (3). The LED charge status display
(6) will indicate the level of battery charge. When only
one red LED lights, charge the unit.
Important! CHARGE THE JUMP STARTER
EVERY 3 MONTHS.
Note: Charging the battery after each use will prolong the
battery life; frequent heavy discharges between charges
and/or overcharging will reduce battery life. The battery
can be charged using the charging adaptor.
Charging the unit with the main charger
Make sure that the ON/OFF switch (1) and the LED area
light (6) are turned off while the unit is being charged.
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Insert the jack plug of the charging adaptor into
the charging socket (2).
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Insert the charging adaptor into a power socket.
As charging progresses, the Red LEDs will light one by one.
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Charge the unit until the Green FULL LED lights.
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Continue to charge for one to two more hours.
Note: The mains charging should not be connected for
more than 60 hours.
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When charging is complete remove the charging
adaptor form the mains power socket.
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Remove the charging jack plug from the charging
socket and store in a safe place.
Note: This unit is delivered in a partially charged state –
you must fully charge it before using it for the first time.
Initial AC charge should be for 48 hours.
Charging/Recharging Using the AC Charger and a
Standard Household Extension Cord (Not included)
(Charging Method for 120V ~ 50/60Hz Units)
1. Lift the AC adapter cover located on the front of the
unit and connect an extension cord to the unit. Plug
the other end of the cord into a standard AC wall outlet.
2. Charge until one red, two yellow and one green LED
Battery Status Indicators light or flash.
3. Once fully charged, disconnect the extension cord.
Note: The unit cannot be overcharged using the AC
method.
Using the unit as a jump-starter
Warning! Make sure that the vehicle is in neutral with
the parking brake applied.
Note: If your connections are incorrectly made, the
unit will beep continuously and the red reverse polarity
indicator
(5)
will illuminate.
Warning! Make sure that the cables are not in the path
of moving belts or the fan.
1. Turn off the vehicles ignition and all accessories
before making any connections.
2. Make sure that the units ON/OFF switch
(1)
is turned
OFF.
3. The following procedure is for a negative earth system
ie the negative battery terminal is connected
to the chassis.
4. Connect the positive (+) red clamp to the vehicle’s
positive battery terminal.
5. Connect the negative (-) black clamp to chassis
or a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle component
or chassis part. Never clamp directly to negative
battery terminal or moving part. Refer to the automobile
owner’s manual.
6. Turn the unit’s ON/OFF switch
(1)
to the ON position.
7. Start the vehicle and crank the engine in 3 to 6 second
bursts.
a) If the engine doesn’t start within 6 seconds let
the units internal battery cool for 3 minutes
before making another attempt.
8. When the vehicle starts, turn the unit’s ON/OFF switch
(1)
to the OFF position.
9. Leave the vehicle’s engine running.
10. Disconnect the (-) black clamp connected to the engine
or chassis first, followed by the (+) red clamp that is
connected to the battery positive (+) terminal.
11. Carefully press the negative (black) jumper cable wire
into the storage channel starting at the end furthest
from the clamp.
12. Clamp the negative (Black) clamp onto the clamp holder.
13. Carefully press the positive (Red) jumper cable wire
into the storage channel starting at the end furthest
from the clamp.
14. Clamp the positive (Red) clamp onto the clamp holder.
15. Charge the unit as soon as possible.
Note: After each use, clean the battery clamps (14)(15)
and be sure to remove any battery fluid that will cause
corrosion of the clamps (14)(15). Keep the battery charger
cords loosely coiled during storage to prevent damage to
the cords.
