PowerStation PSX Owner's Manual page 5

WARNING INFORMATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUMPSTARTING AN ENGINE:
Batteries contain acid and produce explosive gases
WARNING
Note: Consult the owner's manual for complete instructions. SHIELD THE EYES AND
FACE FORM THE BATTERIES AT ALL TIMES. Be sure the vent caps are tight and level.
Place a damp cloth, if available, over any vent caps on both batteries. Be sure the vehicles
do not touch and that both electrical systems are off and at the same voltage. These
instructions are for negative ground systems only.
1. Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged
battery that is wired to the starter or solenoid.
2. Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the
booster battery.
3. Connect the black negative (-) cable to the other terminal (negative) of the
booster battery.
4. MAKE THE FINAL CONNECTION ON THE ENGINE BLOCK OF THE
STALLED VEHICLE (NOT TO THE NEGATIVE POST) AWAY FROM THE
BATTERY. STAND BACK.
5. Start the vehicle and remove the cables in the reverse order of connection
(the engine block (black) connection is the first to disconnect).
BATTERY BOOSTER CABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUMP STARTING
AN ENGINE:
Batteries contain and produce explosive gases.
WARNING
These instructions are designed to minimize the explosion hazard. Keep sparks,
flames, and cigarettes away from the batteries at all times. Wear safety glasses,
and protect the eyes at all times.
Do not lean over the batteries during this operation.
Both the battery to be jumped and the booster source must be the same voltage
(6 or 12 V, etc.).
Power sources other than batteries should not exceed 16 V DC for use with the
12 V systems, and 8 V DC for use with a 6 V DC system.
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