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USING THE JUMP STARTER
IMPORTANT:
Using the Engine Start feature
without a battery installed in the vehicle will
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
DIGITAL DISPLAY
When connected to the vehicle with the
Jump Starter’s ON/OFF switch in the OFF
position, the display shows the vehicle’s
battery voltage. When connected and in the
ON position, the display shows the
equalized voltage between the vehicle’s
battery and internal battery.
JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE
1.
Turn the ignition OFF.
2.
Lay the DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts.
3.
For a negative-ground vehicle (as in most
vehicles), connect the jump starter’s
POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) battery post. Next, connect
the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the
vehicle chassis or engine block, away
from the battery.
4.
For a positive-ground vehicle, connect
the jump starter’s NEGATIVE (BLACK)
clamp to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -)
battery post. Next, connect the POSITIVE
(RED) clamp to the vehicle chassis or
engine block away from the battery.
5.
Turn the switch to the ON position. Crank
the engine for no more than 8 seconds. If
the engine does not start, wait 2 minutes
before cranking again.
6.
After the engine starts, turn the switch to
the OFF position and remove the jump
strter from the battery.
7.
Charge the jump starter.
POWERING A 12V DC DEVICE
The jump starter is a power source for all
12V DC accessories that are equipped with
a 12V accessory plug. Use it for power
outages and on fishing or camping trips.
NOTE:
Do not power a 12V device
while charging the internal battery of the
jump starter.
1.
Make sure the device to be powered
is OFF before inserting the 12V DC
accessory plug into the 12V DC
accessory outlet.
2.
Open the protective cover of the DC power
outlet on the front of the jump starter.
3.
Plug the 12V DC device into the DC
power outlet and turn on the 12V DC
device (if required).
4.
When finished, turn off the DC device
(if required) and unplug from the DC
power outlet.
CAUTION:
Do not use the jump starter
to run appliances that draw more than
15A DC.
NOTE:
Extended operation of a 12V DC
device may result in excessive battery
drain. Recharge the jump starter
immediately after unplugging the 12V
DC device.
USING THE USB PORT
The USB port provides up to 2A at 5V DC.
1.
Ensure the battery clamps are securely
clipped on the storage holders.
2.
Turn the jump starter’s switch ON.
3.
Plug your device into the USB port.
4.
When finished using the USB port, turn
the switch to the OFF position.
5.
Charge the jump starter as soon as
possible after using the USB port.
USING THE WORK LIGHT
1.
Position the jump starter on a flat, stable
surface near the intended work area.
2.
Ensure that the battery clamps are
securely clipped on the storage holders.
3.
Press the light switch to the ON position.
4.
The jump starter light will turn on and
illuminate your work area.
5.
When finished, press the light switch to
the OFF position.
6.
Charge the jump starter as soon as
possible after using the work light.
Estimated run-times
APPLIANCE
TYPE
EST
WATTAGE
EST USAGE
TIME
Cell phone
4 watts
54 hrs
Fluorescent
light
4 watts
54 hrs
Radios, fans
9 watts
24 hrs
Depth finder
9 watts
24 hrs
Camcorder
15 watts
14 hrs
Electrical tool
24 watts
9 hrs
Electric cooler
48 watts
5 hrs
Car vacuum,
air compressor
80 watts
3 hrs
NOTE:
Actual time may vary. Times are based
on the internal battery being fully charged.
