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WARNING: Automotive
To avoid an explosion and/or the possibility of being splashed with battery acid:
•NEVER allow the red and black clamps to touch each other or a common metal object
•ONLY attempt to jumpstart a vehicle, boat or engine system in a WELL ventilated area
•ALWAYS CONNECT THE RED (+) CLAMP TO THE POSITIVE (+) BATTERY TERMINAL FIRST
•DO NOT CONNECT THE BLACK
•DO CONNECT THE BLACK
CAUTIONS:
I. To avoid possible damage that may shorten the unit’s working life, protect this unit from direct sunlight, direct heat, and/or moisture.
•DO NOT smoke or use inflammable items (matches, cigarette lighters, etc.) while working on a vehicle’s battery system
•When using this jumpstarter in proximity to the vehicle‘s battery and engine, stand the unit on a flat, stable surface, and be sure to keep all cords and cables well away from any moving parts
•Check unit periodically for wear and tear. Replace worn or defective parts immediately - contact Vector® Customer Service Department at (954)
•Do not attempt to jumpstart a frozen battery
•NEVER submerge this unit in water
•Do not wear vinyl clothing when jumpstarting a vehicle; friction can cause dangerous static electricity sparks. Remove all jewelry or metal objects; they can cause short cir- cuits or react with battery acid to cause severe burns. Remove or secure any loose clothing items and restrain long hair, before attempting jumpstart procedure
CAUTIONS:
•Vehicles that have
•Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle‘s starter motor. If the engine fails to start after the recommended number of attempts, discontinue jumpstart procedure and look for other problems that may need to be corrected.
3.1 EASY, STEP-BY-STEP JUMPSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Turn OFF vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, a/c, lights, cell phone, etc.). Place vehicle in “park” and set the emergency brake.
2.Make sure jumpstart system’s Safety Switch is turned OFF.
3.Remove the booster clamps from protective holster (fig. 2): simply squeeze the handles and pull down on the clamp.
2.This system is to be used ONLY on vehicles, boats, garden tractors and gasoline powered generators with 12 volt DC battery systems.
3.This system is NOT designed to be installed as a replacement for a vehicular battery.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE OF THE
WARNING: Never insert anything other than the supplied power/recharging cords or recommended appliance power/recharging cords into the charging or power receptacles on this unit.
IMPORTANT: The Safety ON/OFF Switch should be in the OFF position when the unit is charging, or not in use.
3. USING THE
WARNINGS:
Figure 2 |
Clamp |
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Follow procedure for negative or positive grounded system, as follows:
NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM
(NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL IS CONNECTED TO CHASSIS MOST
COMMON METHOD
SLIDE DOWN AND ROTATE CLAMP OUTWARD
FROM SIDE OF UNIT TO REMOVE
1.Before using this system to jump start any vehicle or boat, read and understand all instructions, safety tips, warnings and cautions and first aid information provided in this manual and on the product labeling. Additional important information may also be provided by the vehicle‘s battery system manufacturer.
2.Be aware of first aid procedures before attempting jumpstart procedure.
3.ALWAYS wear protective eyewear when working with a lead
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4.Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle battery‘s positive terminal.
5.Connect negative
DO NOT TURN ON THE SAFETY SWITCH WITH ALARM SOUNDING.
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