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Always use protective eyewear when using this product: contact with battery acid may
cause blindness and/or severe burns
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Keep out of children’s reach.
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ALWAYS store battery clamps in holsters when not in use.
FIRST AID
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SKIN:
If battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with water, then
wash thoroughly with soap and water. If redness, pain, or irritation occurs, seek
immediate medical attention.
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EYES:
If battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately for a mini-
mum of 15 minutes and SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
3.
CHARGING/RECHARGING
For maximum battery life, we recommend the Jumpstart 400 Mk2 be kept fully
charged at all times. If the battery is allowed to remain in a discharged state, battery
life will be shortened.
NOTE:
Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life; frequent discharges
between recharges will reduce battery life.
IMPORTANT:
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MAKE SURE ALL SWITCHES ARE TURNED OFF DURING RECHARGING
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Charge unit for full 24 hours using AC method, prior to first use
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Recharge unit fully after each use
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Recharge unit every two months, when it has not been used
3.1
110/120 Volt AC Charging
1. Simply plug the AC plug of the AC/DC adapter/charger into any standard 110/120
volt AC wall outlet.
2. Plug the barrel connector attached to the AC/DC adapter into the small barrel recepta-
cle on the Jumpstart 400 Mk2 that is marked recharge port.
3. After initial 24 hour charge, charge this device for at least 14-16 hours or until the
green FULL indicator lights. Charge at least once a month when not in use.
4. When charging is completed and the FULL light lights, remove the AC/DC charger
plug and store in a safe place.
NOTE:
The unit cannot be overcharged using the AC method. The Jumpstart 400 Mk2
also comes with a DC/DC charging adapter for recharging the unit from a 12 volt DC
accessory socket in a vehicle or boat .
This recharging method will NOT recharge the unit as effectively as recharging from a
110/120 volt AC outlet. The 12 Volt DC recharging procedure is recommended only
when it is necessary, as continued use of the 12 Volt DC recharging procedure may
shorten the battery system’s life .
If unit is fully discharged, it is recommended that the vehicle being used for recharging be left
running while the unit is being charged via the 12 Volt DC method.
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2.1
E A S Y, STEP-BY-STEP J U M P S TA RT I N G INSTRUCTIONS
This jumpstarter is equipped with an automatic ON/OFF that only allows jumpstart
energy to flow when proper connections are made to battery and frame. The automatic
ON/OFF works in conjunction with an audible reverse polarity alarm and a large red LED.
If inadvertent reverse polarity occurs, the alarm will sound and the red LED will light.
Disconnect the black clamp (negative clamp) first, then the red clamp. Reconnect prop-
erly and a green LED will light. Wait one minute and then turn the key. To recap:
CONNECT
– Red clamp first, then black clamp.
DISCONNECT
– Black clamp first, then red clamp.
NOTE:
Automatic On/Off only works when the vehicle battery has at least 2.5 volts
1. Turn OFF vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights, cell phone, etc.).
Place vehicle in park and set the emergency brake.
2. Remove booster clamps from clamp holster.
3. Procedure for Jumpstarting a NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM (NEGAT I V E BAT-
TERY TERMINAL IS CONNECTED TO CHASSIS).
3a. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle battery’s positive terminal.
3b. Connect negative (-) black clamp to chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal
vehicle component or body part. Never clamp directly to negative battery
terminal or moving part. If the audible alarm sounds, the polarity is not correct. Double
check the connections.
4. Procedure for Jumpstarting POSITIVE GROUND SYSTEMS (NOTE: In the rare event
that the vehicle to be started has a Positive Grounded System (positive battery ter-
minal is connected to chassis) replace steps 3a and 3b above with steps 4a and 4b,
then proceed to steps 5 through 7 below.
4a. Connect negative (-) black clamp to vehicle battery’s negative terminal
4b. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid, non-moving, m e t a l
vehicle component or body part. DO NOT CLAMP DIRECTLY TO POSITIVE BAT-
TERY TERMINAL OR MOVING PART
5. A five (5) second delay is built into this Jumpstarter unit after the clamp connections are
made. This delay is designed to reduce the possibility of sparking upon
connection. We recommend waiting one (1) minute after making the clamp
connections prior to attempting to start vehicle.
6. Start vehicle (do not turn key for longer than 3-5 seconds).
7. After vehicle starts, remove clamps (disconnect the frame or engine clamp first, fol-
lowed by the battery cable) and replace them in the built-in storage holsters.
Squeeze the handles and slide the clamp into position and release your grip.
CAUTION:
1. If engine fails to start, leave ignition key turned off and disconnect the negative (-)
clamp first, then the positive (+) clamp. Try again later – the engine may be flooded.
2. Recharge the Jumpstart 400 Mk2 after each use.
WARNING:
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Always disconnect the engine or frame jumper clamp first; followed by the battery
jumper clamp.
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There is a risk of explosive gases being released when batteries are charged or dis-
charged, failure to follow instructions may cause property damage, explosive hazard,
and/or personal injury.
