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4. Use
4.1 Charging the jump starter’s battery
The jump starter has a built-in lead-acid battery (12 V, 17 Ah) that also need to be charged.
• When you buy the jump starter, the battery is not charged.
• The battery needs to be charged for 40 hours before it is used for the first time.
• Recharge the battery after every use, frequent deep discharges and/or over-charging will shorten the battery life.
• The battery can be charged using the included AC-DC mains charger or the 12 V DC-12 V DC cigarette
outlet adaptor.
• Lead-acid batteries require maintenance in order to function well for a long time. They discharge naturally
over time (self-discharge), and must therefore be charged regularly even if the battery is not used. This is
called maintenance charging. If the battery is seldom used, it only needs to be recharged every 60 days.
• Check the battery charge by pushing the test button (10); the LEDs indicate the level of charge. If all three
LEDs light up the battery is fine, but if only the red LED lights up the battery needs charging.
• Switch off all other functions whilst charging the battery; otherwise it could take longer to charge.
Charging the jump starter battery using the included mains charger
1. Plug the DC connector of the mains charger into the 12 V charger connection of the jump starter (11).
2. Plug the mains charger into a wall socket. The jump starter battery will now begin to recharge.
3. Charge status indication:
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One red LED lit: battery charge low (charging in progress).
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Two red LEDs lit: battery semi-charged (still charging).
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Two red LEDs lit and one green LED flashing: battery fully-charged (maintenance charging).
Continue charging for another two hours to ensure that the battery reaches maximum capacity.
4. Stop charging by first unplugging the charger from the wall socket and then unplug the DC connector from
the jump starter.
5. Store the jump starter in a dry and well ventilated place.
This jump starter is double-insulated and does not need to be earthed.
This charger is intended for indoor use only.
Charging the jump starter battery using the included 12 V DC – 12 V DC adaptor
First check the battery status by pressing the battery test button. If the battery needs charging, do as follows:
1. Plug the supplied car adaptor plug with the brass contacts into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle
(the socket must be 12 V centre-positive).
2. Plug the other end of the adaptor into the 12 V DC socket (3) under the cover. Leave the battery on charge
for about 2 hours.
3. Disconnect the adaptor and press in the test button (10). If all three LEDs light, the battery is fully-charged,
if not, continue charging for another two hours and test it again.
Note:
The adaptor must be disconnected before the status is tested using the test button otherwise
the status of the battery is not tested but rather the charging current of the adaptor.
4. Stop charging by first unplugging the 12 V adaptor from the wall socket and then disconnect the other plug
from the jump starter.
5. Store the jump starter in a dry and well ventilated place.
Note:
Do not use this method of charging for longer than 6hrs at a time and do not leave the charger unattended.
Warning!
Make sure that your vehicle is not in gear and that the handbrake is on before connecting the jump starter.
4.2 Before using the jump starter
Warning!
Make sure that your vehicle is not in gear and that the handbrake is on before connecting the battery
clamps to the battery.
Warning!
Make sure that no cables or loose items can become caught in the moving parts of the engine when
it starts.
