Using the engine start feature

Your battery charger can be used to jump-start your car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on how to use the engine start feature.

1.Set the VOLT/AMP SELECTOR and timer switches to the OFF position. Then follow the instructions for how to connect the charger to the battery in the section "Charging your battery in the vehicle."

2.Plug in the charger and set the VOLT/AMP SELEC- TOR switch -- either to the "12 Volt, 250 Amp, Start" or the "6 Volt, 60 Amp/125 Amp, Start" position. Be sure the match the battery's voltage.

3.Crank the engine for no more than five seconds. If the engine does not start, wait four minutes before cranking again.

4.During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is severely exhausted, charge the battery for about five minutes before cranking the engine.

5.If the engine still does not start, charge the battery

for five more minutes before cranking it again for five seconds.

6.After the engine starts, unplug the charger power cord from the outlet. Then turn the VOLT/AMP SELECTOR switch to the OFF position before disconnecting the battery leads.

IMPORTANT: Do not try to start the engine without a battery in it. Doing so can damage the vehicle's electrical system.

If the engine cranks but does not start, the problem is not the starting system but something else with the vehicle. STOP cranking the engine until the other problem has been identified and corrected.

Maintenance and care

A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years.

1.Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.

2.Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. The cords can be wrapped around the handle of the charger. This will help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.

3.Occasional cleaning of the case with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corro- sion.