Jump-starting a vehicle engine | Sears 200.71486 guide

3.charging the internal battery important:

•charge immediately after purchase

•keep fully charged.

This Portable Power 750 comes with a sealed, non-spillable DieHard maintenance-free lead-acid battery. This internal battery is specifically designed to deliver high power jump-starting as well as repetitive deep cycling performance.

To charge the Portable Power 750 internal battery:

3.1Check the internal battery’s charge level by pressing the switch marked DISPLAY. The internal battery status LEDs will light.

Note: Internal battery status LEDs are most accurate when the Portable Power 750 has been disconnected from all devices and charging sources for 1 - 24 hours.

3.2Using a proper extension cord, connect the cord to the charge plug and then plug the cord into a properly wired and live 110Vac/60Hz wall outlet.

CAUTION: Operating the Portable Power 750 while the internal battery is being charged may cause permanent damage to the unit.

3.3While the Portable Power 750 is charging, the red “charging” LED will illuminate. When the internal battery is fully charged, the green “FULL” LED will illuminate. Complete charging may take up to 72 hours. The Por- table Power 750 is then ready to use.

3.4Once the battery is fully charged, the built-in charger automatically switch- es to float-mode monitoring, which trickle charges the battery and keeps it fully charged without overcharging.

The internal battery may also be charged while you drive using the male- to-male accessory cable (available separately, see “Accessories and Re- placement Parts” section of this manual). Insert one end of the accessory cable into the 12V DC power outlet and the other end into the vehicle’s accessory outlet (lighter socket). Completely disconnect the accessory cable when the engine is not running.

4.jump-starting a vehicle engine

Use in a well-ventilated area. Keep hands, hair, clothing and jewelry clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that may cause injury.

4.1Turn ignition off before making cable connections.

4.2Make sure the jump-start ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.

4.3Place the 750 on a flat, stable surface near the vehicle battery and away from moving engine parts.

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