4
EN
GL
IS
H
• Be very careful when handling lead-acid batteries to avoid sparking at the terminals. The battery can
produce explosive gases during charge or when jump-starting. Therefore, it is important that these activities
be carried out in a well-ventilated area.
• The starter may only be connected to vehicles with a 12 V lead-acid battery. Do not use the battery for dry batteries
or other non-rechargeable batteries. They can explode and cause serious personal injury or property damage.
• Be careful to keep the red and black battery clamps apart so that they do not come into contact with each other,
nor should they touch any metal object at the same time. This may damage the product and/or may cause
sparks or an explosion. Always store the battery leads wound up and the battery clamps placed in their holders.
• Check your vehicle’s polarity before connecting the jump starter leads. Make sure the battery’s polarity
markings are legible. Always connect the red, positive (+) clamp first and thereafter the black, negative (-) clamp.
• The jump starter’s power switch should be in the
OFF
position during charging, when not in use, and when
connecting the clamps to the battery.
• Make sure the starter is placed on an even surface during charging to prevent it tipping over or falling.
Plan out your work before proceeding so that no clothing, hair, cables, etc. can get caught in any of
the engines moving parts when it is started.
• This jump starter must not be used instead of a vehicle battery. Do not attempt to operate a vehicle that
does not have a battery installed.
• Do not have the charger connected to the jump starter at the same time as the battery clamps are
connected to the battery of the vehicle.
• If the battery clamps are connected to the wrong terminals, the red warning light “Rev. Polarity” will
come on immediately.
1.6 Specific safety instructions for using the jump starter’s air compressor
• Do not use the compressor whilst charging a battery.
• Never point the nozzle towards people or animals.
• Never leave the compressor unattended, it can overheat if use for a long time and cause the thermal cut-out to
trip. If the thermal cut-out has tripped the compressor must cool down for 30 minutes before it can be used.
• Use only the adapters and accessories that are provided with the product.
• The jump starter is not a toy. Do not let children play with it. The jump starter must only be used by adults
who have read the instruction manual.
• The pressure gauge on the compressor is intended as a guide only. For accurate pressures, a separate,
more precise pressure meter or tyre gauge should be used.
• Do not over-inflate. Inflate only to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Exceeding the pressure rating could
cause an item to explode and damage your hearing or frighten pets.
• The air from the compressor is not safe for breathing.
• Make sure that the jump starter is placed on a level surface. Vibrations from the compressor can cause
the starter to “walk” or tip over.
• High pressure air is dangerous, never direct air from the nozzle towards bare skin, eyes, people or animals.
1.7 Specific safety instructions for charging batteries
• Never attempt to dismantle a battery.
• Do not expose batteries to water.
• Do not store batteries in temperatures above 40 ˚C or below 0 °C, discharged batteries are damaged by
temperatures below zero.
• Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and 40 °C.
• Use only the supplied charger to charge the battery in the jump starter.
•
Warning!
Lead-acid batteries contain battery acid which is corrosive. If the battery acid comes into contact
with skin or eyes, rinse the affected area immediately with water and seek medical attention.
1.8 Charger
• The charger provided with the jump starter is designed for use with a specific voltage.
Make sure that the mains voltage supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
• Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Never attempt to replace the charger plug with a regular mains plug.
Use only the supplied charger to charge the battery in the jump starter.
• If the plugs or lead of the charger are damaged, they must be replaced by a tradesman using original spare parts.
• Battery charging must only take place in a well-ventilated area.
