Black & Decker instruction manual PS400JRBManual EN090506 SE.qxp 9/6/06 338 PM

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•Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery. A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring, or the like of a metal, causing a severe burn.

•Do not wear vinyl clothing when jump-starting a vehicle when jump-starting a vehicle, friction can cause dangerous static-electrical sparks.

•When connecting the battery clamps to a discharged battery and an alarm sounds — the clamp connections are incorrect and need to be reversed.

•Jump-start procedures should only be performed in a safe, dry, well-ventilated area.

•Always store battery clamps detached from unit when not in use. Never touch battery clamps together. This can cause dangerous sparks, power arcing and/or explosion.

•When using this unit close to the vehicle’s battery and engine, stand the unit on a flat, stable surface, and be sure to keep all clamps, cords, clothing and body parts away from moving vehicle parts.

•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.

a)For negative-grounded systems, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE ungrounded battery post and the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

b)For positive-grounded systems, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the NEGATIVE ungrounded battery post and the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

•Always disconnect the negative (Black) jumper cable first, followed by the positive (Red) jumper cable, except for positive grounded systems.

•Do not expose battery to fire or intense heat since it may explode. Before disposing of the battery, protect exposed terminals with heavy-duty electrical tape to prevent shorting (shorting can result in injury or fire).

•Place this unit as far away from the battery as DC cables permit.

•Never allow battery acid to come in contact with this unit.

•Do not operate this unit in a closed area or restrict ventilation in any way.

•FIRST AID – SKIN: If battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. If redness, pain, or irritation occurs, seek immediate medical attention.

EYES: If battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately, for a minimum of 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

•IMPORTANT: This unit is delivered in a partially charged state. Fully charge unit with a household extension chord (not supplied) for a full 24 hours before using for the first time. You cannot overcharge the unit using the AC charging method.

•Do not recharge for more than 5-6 hours maximum using the 12 volt DC method. Overcharging the battery using this method will shorten the battery life.

•All On/Off switches should be in the OFF position when the unit is charging or not in use. Make sure all switches are in the OFF position before connection to a power source or load.

•Never insert anything other than the supplied power/recharging cords or recommended appliance power/recharging cords into the 12 volt DC charging/power outlet on this unit. Do not use any accessory that is not recommended or provided by the manufacturer.

•Do not use this unit to operate appliances that need more than 5 amps to operate from the 12 volt DC accessory outlet.

•This system is designed to be used only on vehicles with a 12 volt DC battery system. Do not connect to a 6 volt or 24 volt battery system.

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