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IMPORTANT: CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE
IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.
Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you 1.1
work near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts 1.2
skin, clothing, or eyes. If acid enters the eye area, rinse with cold water for
at least 10 minutes and get medical help immediately.
Do not smoke, or use matches or cigarette lighter, or allow any spark or 1.3
ame near the battery or engine.
Never operate the jump starter if it has a damaged lead wire or clamps. 1.4
Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with any battery.1.5
Do not permit the internal battery of the Instant Power™ to freeze. A fully 1.6
charged battery will not freeze - refer to storage section of the manual.
Never charge a frozen battery. 1.7
HANDLING WARNING 2.
WARNING:2.1 Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with this
product, may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.
WARNING: Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or an
explosion. Read entire instruction manual before use.
Use in a well-ventilated area. 3.1
Keep clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that may cause 3.2
injury.
To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clamps to touch together or contact the 3.3
same piece of metal.
Turn vehicle’s ignition OFF before making cable connections.3.4
Make sure the ON/OFF switch on the Instant Power™ is in the OFF posi-3.5
tion.
Clamp the red clamp (+) to the positive terminal of the battery - For a 3.6
negative grounded system. (See section 3.12 for a positive grounded
system.)
Clamp the black clamp (-) to an unpainted and unmoving part of the chas-3.7
sis or engine block.