NOTE: Read vehicle owner’s manual for jump starting instructions specific to your
vehicle.
1. Use in a well ventilated area. Shield eyes with safety glasses or goggles.
2. Turn off the ignition and all vehicle accessories (lights, radio, heater, etc.) before
making cable connections.
NOTE: A good, solid and clean connection is essential for a successful jump start
(see
Performance and Temperature
section).
3. Taking care to never touch the clamps together, first remove the
RED POS (+)
clamp from its ear and connect it to the
RED POS (+) battery terminal. Then
remove the
BLACK NEG (–) clamp from its ear and connect it to the engine
ground, or a non-moving metal engine part. Never connect to the fuel line, fuel
injector or carburator as the engine ground.
NOTE: Many vehicles feature alternate starting points, away from the battery.
Always use the alternate starting points whenever available.
CAUTION:
Stay clear of batteries while jump starting.
4. Proceed with the jump starting process.
5. After jump starting, disconnect the
BLACK NEG (–) clamp first, then disconnect
the
RED POS (+) clamp.
6. Always return the clamps to their
Grip-Lock
®
ears after use. Never attach the
clamps to the handle of the
CarStart
.
7. After use, recharge the
CarStart
(see
Recharging the CarStart
section).
When jump starting, do not use the unit for more than 6 seconds without a 3
minute rest period between use.
To ensure trouble-free use, please remember to recharge the unit for 24 hours at least
once every 3 months (see
Recharging the CarStart
section).
The
CarStart
features a 12 Volt power outlet hidden behind the LED flashlight. Remove
the flashlight (taking care not to misplace or damage it) to expose the 12 Volt outlet. To
turn on the outlet, depress the yellow button. To turn off the outlet, depress the yellow
button. Plug any accessory up to 12 Amps into the socket and
CarStart
will provide
power.
If the amperage rating is exceeded, a built-in auto-reset circuit breaker automatically
shuts power off until the accessory, or overload source, is removed. After extreme
power usage, recharge the unit for 36-48 hours.
12 Volt DC Power
Jump Starting Instructions
