POWERSTATION PRO
WEST MARINE
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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.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO JUMP START OR CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY.
• Vessels or vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vessel or vehicle
battery is jump started. Before jump starting, read the vessel or vehicle’s owner’s manual to confirm
that external-starting assistance is suitable.
• When working with lead acid batteries, always make sure immediate assistance is available in case
of accident or emergency.
• Always have protective eyewear when using this product: contact with battery acid may cause blindness
and/or severe burns. Be aware of first aid procedures in case of accidental contact with battery acid.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of vessel or vehicle battery, engine or 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 vessel or vehicle. Friction can cause dangerous
static-electrical sparks.
• 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 vessel or 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 vessel or 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.
a) For negative-grounded systems, connect the positive (red) clamp to the positive ungrounded battery
post and the negative (black) clamp to the vessel or 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.
b) For positive-grounded systems, connect the negative (black) clamp to the negative ungrounded
battery post and the positive (red) clamp to the vessel or 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.
