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SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION.
When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance
or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There
are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Manufacturer strongly
recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for
which it was designed. Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using
any tool or equipment.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read all instructions before operating portable power station. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
•
This unit was designed for household use only.
WARNING –
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURST HAZARD, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
OR PROPERTY:
•
Avoid dangerous environments.
Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations. Don’t use
appliances in the rain.
•
Keep children away.
All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.
•
Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and substantial, non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
•
Store idle appliance indoors.
When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and
high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.
•
Don’t abuse cord.
Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep
cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
•
Disconnect appliances.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use,
before servicing, and when changing accessories.
•
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuits or
outlets to be used. Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for
this measure of safety.
•
Use of accessories and attachments.
The use of any accessory or attachment not
recommended for use with this appliance could be hazardous. Refer to the accessory section of
this manual for further details.
•
Stay alert.
Use common sense. Do not operate this equipment when you are tired or impaired.
•
Check for damaged parts.
Any part that is damaged should be replaced by the manufacturer
before further use. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off. Contact the
manufacturer at 1-877-571-2391 for more information.
•
Do not operate this appliance near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres.
Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
•
Never submerge this unit in water;
do not expose it to rain, snow or use when wet.
•
To reduce risk of electric shock,
disconnect the unit from any power source before attempting
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls without disconnecting will not reduce this risk.
•
This equipment employs parts (switches, relays, etc.) that produce arcs or sparks.
Therefore, if used in a garage or enclosed area, the unit MUST be placed not less than 18 inches
above the floor.
•
Do not insert foreign objects into the USB ports.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING THIS UNIT
•
IMPORTANT:
This unit is delivered in a partially charged state. Fully charge unit with a household
extension cord for a full 40 hours or until the battery status icon shows 4 solid bars before using
for the first time. You cannot overcharge the unit using the AC charging method.
• Never attempt to use the AC and DC charging methods at the same time.
• All functions should be turned off when the unit is charging or not in use. Make sure all switches
are in the OFF position before connection to a power source or load.
EXTENSION CORDS:
WARNING:
Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
When using an extension cord, make sure that the pins of the extension cord are the same number,
size and shape as those in the charger; and be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7.6m) (7.6-15.2m) (15.2-30.4m) (30.4-45.7m)
240V
0-50
51-100
101-200
201-300
(0-15.2m) (15.2-30.4m) (30.4-60.9m) (60.9-91.4m)
Ampere Rating
Extension Cord Length
More
Not more 0’-25’
26’-50’
51 ’-100 ’ 101’ -150 ’
Than
Than
American Wire Gauge (AWG)
0 -
6
18
16
16
14
6
-
10 18 16 14 12
10
-
12 16 16 14 12
12 -
16
14
12
Not Recommended
When an extension cord is used,
make sure that:
– the pins of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those in the charger,
– the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition,
– the wire size is large enough for the AC rating of the charger.
CAUTION –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
Pull the extension cord by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting from the built-in 120
volt AC charger.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUMP STARTERS
WARNING:
BURST HAZARD
Do not use the unit for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances.
These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage property. Use the unit for
charging/boosting a lead-acid battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage
electrical system other than in a starter-motor application.
• Use of an attachment not supplied, recommended or sold by manufacturer specifically for use
with this unit may result in a risk of electrical shock and injury to persons.
WARNING:
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
• Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases
during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance that each time
before using the jump-starter you read this manual and follow instructions exactly.
• To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the
battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the
battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.
CAUTION –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
•
NEVER ATTEMPT TO JUMP-START OR CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY.
• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump-
started. Before jump-starting, read the vehicle’s owner’s manual to confirm that external-starting
assistance is suitable.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of vehicle battery, engine or portable power
station
• Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with
a lead acid battery. A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a
ring, or similar metal object, to skin, causing a severe burn.
• Do not wear vinyl clothing when jump-starting a vehicle. Friction can cause dangerous static-
electrical sparks.
• Be extra careful to avoid dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit
the battery or another electrical part and could cause an explosion.
• Jump-start procedures should only be performed in a safe, dry, well-ventilated area.
• Always store battery clamps when not in use. Never touch battery clamps together. This can cause
dangerous sparks, power arcing and/or explosion.
• When using this unit close 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
parts.
• Never allow red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor —
this could cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard.
– For negative-grounded systems, connect the positive (red) clamp to the positive ungrounded
battery post and the negative (black) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from
the battery. Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
– For positive-grounded systems, connect the negative (black) clamp to the negative
ungrounded battery post and the positive (red) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block
away from the battery. Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal
body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
• If the clamps are connected incorrectly with regard to polarity, the backlit LCD screen will display
the Battery Status Icon, Battery Voltage Indicator, and the Clamp Icons. The Alarm Icon, the “+”
and ”–” signs and the Reverse Polarity Icons will flash and the unit will sound a continuous alarm
until the clamps are disconnected. Disconnect the clamps and reconnect to battery with correct
polarity.
• Always disconnect the negative (black) jumper cable first, followed by the positive (red) jumper
cable, except for positive grounded systems.
• Do not expose battery to fire or intense heat since it may explode. Before disposing of the
battery, protect exposed terminals with heavy-duty electrical tape to prevent shorting (shorting
can result in injury or fire).
• Place this unit as far away from the battery as cables permit.
• Never allow battery acid to come in contact with this unit.
• Do not operate this unit in a closed area or restrict ventilation in any way.
