1 • Oz Charge manual
www.ozcharge.com.au
Congratulations on purchasing the Oz Charge Rescue Mate Super Safe Jump Starter. Please take the
time to carefully read and understand this manual before using this product.
This Oz Charge Rescue Mate Super Safe Capacitor Jump Starter is microprocessor controlled and
contains NO BATTERIES which means it’s extremely safe to store and transport.
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE AND WARNINGS:
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This device is suitable for 12V applications only.
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Always use in a well ventilated area. If you can smell battery gas or gasoline, DO NOT USE THIS
DEVICE TO ATTEMPT TO START YOUR VEHICLE.
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Always refer to your vehicles manufacturers manual and safety advice with regards to jump starting
vehicles. Some new vehicles may display warning lights when a battery goes flat and these warning lights
may have to be cleared from your dealership using a scan tool.
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Always check your vehicle is in Neutral or Park before attempting to jump start.
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This device should never be exposed to water, rain, snow, liquids etc.
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Double check all connections are correct before turning on the device.
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Never Short Circuit or connect the input / output leads Reverse Polarity during RUN Mode as all safety
features are disabled.
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Never short circuit the output leads / crocodile clamps and press the RUN button.
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Do not attempt to use the device if it has been dropped or damaged.
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Do not attempt to use the device if the cables or plugs are damaged.
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If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your
eye, immediately flush the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical attention.
Someone should always be within range of your voice.
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Never attempt to use this device on a damaged battery, frozen battery or non rechargeable battery.
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Never place the device on the battery or near any moving parts.
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When working with lead-acid batteries, remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces,
watches and make sure you don’t short circuit the battery terminals with any type of metal tool or piece of
jewellery as this will cause an explosion. You can wrap your spanner with insulation tape to minimise the
risk of a short circuit.
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NEVER smoke, use an open flame or create sparks near a battery or this device during operation as this
may cause an explosion and explosive gases.
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Do not disassemble the device. Take it to a qualified and authorised person for repair.
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The device must not be used or played with by infirm persons or children. Also keep it away from any
pets.
ENGINE TYPES & CAPACITY:
The OC-RM1000 has been designed for use in automotive and marine applications with Petrol/Gas-
oline engines up to 10.0 litres and Diesel engines up to 5.0 litres. This should be used as a general
guide only as all vehicles are different and require different amounts of starting current to start.
Note: This device may not work on all Diesel vehicles due to longer cranking times required to start
Diesel engines and the amount of power required to heat up the glow plugs on older vehicles.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Main unit
Micro USB charge cable
Cigarette lighter plug charge cable
Operating instructions
