Chevrolet 1999 Astro Owner's Manual page 217

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6. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some basic
things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
positive (+) and negative (
starting stud. Don't connect positive (+) to
-
negative (
) or you'll get a short that would
damage the battery and maybe other parts, too.
CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
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) will go to a jump
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7. Connect the red
positive (+) cable to
the positive (+) terminal
of the vehicle with the
dead battery.
8. Don't let the other
end touch metal.
Connect it to the
positive (+) terminal
of the good battery.
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