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4.3 Using the jump starter
1. Switch off all unnecessary electrical features on your vehicle such as radio, A/C, mobile phone charger, etc.
before connecting the battery clamps. Read the section on “jump starting” in your vehicle instruction manual.
2. Check that the jump starter’s on/off switch (7) is set to
OFF
.
3. Check which of the battery terminals is the positive and which is the negative. Some batteries have
an insulating cover over the terminals which will need to be lifted so that you have access to the terminals.
Warning!
Nowadays, most vehicles are negatively earthed, i.e. the negative terminal of the battery is
connected to the chassis. However, certain vehicles may be positively earthed. It is important that you find
out which type of earthing your vehicle’s battery has. Consult a tradesman if you are uncertain.
4. Connect the positive (red) battery clamp to the positive terminal (+) of the battery. Connect the negative
(black) battery clamp to the negative terminal (-) of the battery or to a metal part of the vehicle chassis.
N.B.
Certain makes of car have special jump start connections in the engine compartment if the battery is
difficult to access. Check your vehicle’s owner manual if you are unsure.
Warning!
If the battery battery clamps are connected incorrectly, i.e. red to negative and black to positive,
the reverse polarity indicator will light and a buzzer will sound until the incorrect lead has been removed.
5. Turn the on-off switch (7) to
ON
.
6. Turn the ignition key and try to start the vehicle for 3 to 6 seconds.
N.B.
If the vehicle does not start, let the jump starter battery cool down for three minutes before the next
attempt to start the vehicle is made.
7. When the vehicle’s engine has started, turn the jump starter on/off switch (7) to
OFF
.
8. First disconnect the black, negative clamp (16) from the negative terminal (-) of the battery or from a metal
part of the vehicle chassis. Wind up the lead and place it back into the holder.
9. Then remove the red positive (+) battery clamp (13) from the positive terminal (+) of the battery. Wind up
the lead and return the battery clamp securely into its holder.
10. Charge the jump starter’s battery again as soon as possible.
5. USB port
1. Press the power switch (1) to activate the USB port. The USB indicator light should come on.
2. Lift the cover and connect the USB connector of the product you wish to power to the USB port (2).
3. The USB port is only intended for charging MP3 players, digital cameras, etc. The outlet is not intended for
any form of data communication (i.e. computers). The USB-port outputs 5 V DC, max 500 mA.
N.B.
Not all USB products work with this port.
N.B.
The USB port must not be activated during charging of the jump starter’s battery or when the starter is put
away for storage.
6. Using the jump starter as a 12 V power supply via
the 12 V socket (cigarette lighter socket)
The jump starter can be used for a power supply for 12 V products with 12 V plugs. The socket produces 5 A max.
1. Lift the cover.
2. Connect the plug from your 12 V device to the socket (3). N.B. The max output for the device should be 5 A (60 W).
3. Switch on the connected device.
4. Press the “Test-button” (10) to check the battery’s charge every now and then.
7. Integrated LED work light
The jump starter is equipped with an adjustable LED worklight (9). Press the light’s power switch to turn
the worklight on/off. Make sure the light is turned off when charging or when the starter is put away for storage.
