JUMP-STARTING a Vehicle Engine

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WARNING: Failure to follow instructions

may cause damage or an explosion. Read entire instruction manual before use.

Always shield eyes during use and wear safety glasses.

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

1.Turn ignition off before making cable connections.

2.Rest the 1150 on a flat, stable surface near the vehicle battery and away from moving engine parts.

3.Connect the red clamp to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery.

4.Connect the black clamp to an un- painted and unmoving part of the vehicle chassis or engine block.

CAUTION: If you have connected the

clamps backwards, an audible alarm will sound. Reverse the connections

and the audible alarm will stop.

NOTE: If after following steps 1-4 the display remains blank, check for a good connection on both jaws of the clamps. If the display still doesn't light, hold down the display switch for 5 seconds. If the display doesn't blink, the external battery voltage is too low to be detected by the 1150. This means your battery power is less than a half-a-volt (or 0.5V) and needs

to be charged for the 1150 to jump start it.

5.Digital Display: The charge percent- age of the vehicle's battery will be displayed for 5 seconds. The display will blink to indicate proper connection and will then show the charge percent- age of both batteries combined (1150 and vehicle). If the combined percent- age is below 35%, the 1150 needs charging. If the combined percentage is above 35%, proceed to #6.

6.Turn the key and crank the engine. The display will count down from 10 seconds. If the engine does not start, wait at least 1 minute before attempting to crank the vehicle again. This permits the battery and relay to cool down. Only attempt to crank the engine when the display is blinking (relays are engaged).

7.Once the engine starts, the 1150 will automatically shut off 10 seconds after the engine starts. This elimi- nates the problem of sparking when removing the clamps. Remove and store the clamps on the ears located on the back of the case.

8.Charge the 1150 as soon as possible after jump-starting.

CAUTION: To prevent sparking, NEVER allow the clamps to touch together or to contact the same piece of metal. And, never attempt to charge a frozen battery.

NOTE: In the rare case of jump-starting a vehicle that has a positive-grounded vehicle electrical system, connect the black clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery. Then connect the red clamp to an unpainted and unmov- ing part of the vehicle chassis or engine block. If you are unsure of the nature of

the vehicle's electrical grounding system, check the owner's manual of the vehicle

or call the Customer Technical Assistance number: 1-800-SEARS-64.

POWERING A 12V DC DEVICE

The Portable Power 1150 is a power source for all 12 volt DC accessories that

are equipped with a 12V accessory plug. Use no more than 15 amps per outlet. If an overload occurs, the fuse will blow.

To replace, contact a qualified service technician.

NOTE: When powering two-12 volt DC accessories, the combined amps should not exceed 30 amps.