Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine
Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine
You can use the XPower Powerpack with the supplied jump- start cables to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that has a 12 V starting battery.
WARNING: Fire hazard
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. Always disconnect the clamps from the unit after use and clip the plastic guard over the jump-start cable port.
WARNING: Fire hazard
Jump-start cable clamps’ connection to the vehicle’s battery terminals must be positive to positive (red clamp to battery “+”) and negative to negative (black clamp to battery “–”). A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative) may cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard.
WARNING: Risk of explosion, fire or burns
The battery terminals exposed at the jump-start cable port have enough energy present to cause a spark, creating an explosion hazard, or to cause burns if a metal object contacts both terminals. Always clip the plastic guard over the port when not in use.
Important: Closely follow these instructions for jump-starting your vehicle because they may be different from the instructions supplied with other products or jump-start cables.
To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine:
1.Turn OFF the vehicle or boat ignition and all accessories.
2.Engage the park or emergency brake and place the transmission in park for an automatic or neutral for a manual.
3.If jump-starting a boat engine, purge the engine compartment and bilge of all fumes.