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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTENDED USE
Your Black & Decker power station is designed to
provide additional power to lead-acid batteries when
starting car engines, the cordless compressor is
designed inflate car tyres and sports equipment. The
inverter is designed to convert direct current (dc) to
alternating current (ac) to operate equipment that is
normally supplied from a mains power source. This
product is intended for 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.
• Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
• 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.
• Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
Always take care when using the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young or
infirm persons without supervision.
• The appliance is not to be used as a toy.
• Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the
appliance to become wet.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water.
• Do not open body casing. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
• Do not operate the appliance in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
• To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cords
never pull the cable to remove the plug from a
socket outlet.
After use
• When not in use, the appliance should be stored
in a dry, well ventilated place out of the reach of
children.
• Children should not have access to stored
appliances.
• 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.
• The appliance should be protected from direct
sunlight, heat and moisture.
Inspection and repairs
• 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.
• Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged
or defective.
• Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or
replaced by the manufacturer.
• Never attempt to remove or replace any parts
other than those specified in this manual.
Specific safety instructions for jump
starters
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• The appliance must only be connected to a 12V
lead-acid battery. Do not use the appliance for
charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used
with home appliances. These batteries may burst
and cause injury to persons and damage property.
• Check the polarity of the vehicle battery terminals
before connecting the appliance. Always
disconnect the negative (black) jumper cable first:
followed by the positive (red) jumper cable.
• The jump-starter on/off switch should be in the off
position before connection to a power source or
load, when the unit is charging and when not in use.
• Never allow the red and black clamps to touch
each other or another common metal conductor.
This could cause damage to the appliance and/or
create a sparking/explosion hazard. Always store
the battery clamps in the built-in holsters when not
in use.
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