15. WARNING -
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN JUMPSTARTING A VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR
BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY
OR INJURY, FOLLOW PRECAUTIONS BELOW.
a) Always store battery clamps on clamp holder tabs on back of unit when not in use. Never touch
battery clamps together, this can cause dangerous sparks, power arcing and/ or explosion.
b) Jump-start procedures should only be performed in a safe, dry, well-ventilated area.
c) When using this unit in proximity to the vehicle's battery and engine, stand the unit on a flat, stable
surface, and be sure to keep all clamps, cords, clothing and body parts away from moving vehicle
components.
d) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE(POS, P,+) battery post usually has larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
e) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded
to chassis, (as in most vehicles), see (f). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (g).
f) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from Jumpstart to POSITIVE (POS, P,
+) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block
away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to
a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
g) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from Jumpstart to NEGATIVE (NEG,
N, -) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block
away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to
a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
h) When disconnecting cables, disconnect clamp from vehicle chassis first and then remove clip from
battery terminal.
I) Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
16. CAUTIONS -
a) Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump
started. Before jump-starting,
read the vehicle's owners manual to confirm that external-starting assistance is advised.
b) Excessive engine cranking can damage a vehicle's starter motor. If the engine fails to start after the
recommended number
of attempts, discontinue jump-start procedures and look for other problems that may need to be
corrected.
FIRST AID:
SKIN: If battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with running water, then wash
thoroughly with soap and water. If redness, pain or irritation occurs, seek immediate medical
attention.
EYES: If battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately - for minimum of 10 minutes -
seek immediate medical attention.
