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Intended use
Your Black & Decker jump starter is designed to provide
additional power to lead-acid batteries when starting car
engines. This product is intended for household, consumer
use only.
Safety instructions
Warning!
When using battery-powered appliances, basic
safety precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries, personal
injury and material damage.
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Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
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The intended use is described in this manual. The use
of any accessory or attachment or the performance of
any operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
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Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
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Always take care when using the appliance.
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This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
persons without supervision.
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The appliance is not to be used as a toy.
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Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the appliance to
become wet.
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Do not immerse the appliance in water.
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Do not open body casing. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
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Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust.
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Only use the appliance in a well ventilated area.
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To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cords never
pull the cable to remove the plug from a socket outlet.
Safety of others
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for the their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
After use
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When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a
dry, well ventilated place out of the reach of children.
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Children should not have access to stored appliances.
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When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle
it should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent
movement following sudden changes in speed or
direction.
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The appliance should be protected from direct sunlight,
heat and moisture.
Inspection and repairs
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Before use, check the appliance for damaged or
defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to
switches and any other conditions that may affect its
operation.
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Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective.
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Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or
replaced by an authorised repair agent.
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Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
Specific safety instructions for jump starters
The following symbols are marked on the appliance:
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Vehicles may have electrical and electronic systems
(e.g. engine management system, mobile phone) that
may be damaged if subjected to high starting voltages
and voltage peaks. Before connecting the appliance to
the vehicle read the vehicle's owner's manual to confirm
that external-starting assistance is allowed.
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Follow these instructions and those published by the
battery manufacturer, vehicle manufacturer and
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use with
this unit. Review warning labels on these products and
on the vehicle.
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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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The appliance must only be connected to a 12V lead-
acid battery.
Read all of this instruction manual carefully.
Do not use the appliance in wet conditions
or expose it to rain.
Explosive gases. Prevent flames and sparks
and provide adequate ventilation during
charging.
Reverse polarity indicator.
