Sears 200.71987 manual jump-startinga vehicle engine

3.1Check the internal battery’s charge level by pressing the switch marked DISPLAY. The Digital Display will show the battery’s percentage. Charge if under 100%

Note: Internal battery’s percentage is most accurate when the Portable Power 950 has been disconnected from all devices and charging sources for 1 - 24 hours.

3.2To charge, plug the (external) wall charger cord into the socket on the back of the 950. Then, plug the wall charger into a 120V AC source.

CAUTION: Operating the Portable Power 950 while the internal battery is being charged may cause permanent damage to the unit.

3.3While the 950 is charging, the battery’s percentage of charge will be displayed. When the internal battery is fully charged, the display will show 100. Complete charging may take up to 48 hours. The 950 is then ready to use.

3.4Once the battery is fully charged, the internal charging circuitry automati- cally switches to float-mode monitoring, which keeps the battery 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.

4.2Place the 950 on a flat, stable surface near the vehicle battery and away from moving engine parts.

4.3Connect the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle 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 unmoving 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.

4.4Connect the black clamp to an unpainted and unmoving part of the vehicle chassis or engine block. Do not connect to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. The Digital Display displays the vehicle’s voltage.

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