English - Black & Decker STARTHILFE BDV040 User Manual

Intended use
Your Black & Decker battery booster is designed to provide
additional power to lead-acid batteries when starting diesel
car engines up to 3 litres or petrol car engines up to 3.5 litres
and to provide a portable 12V power source. This product is
intended for household, consumer use only.
This unit will not start a flat battery.
Safety instructions
Warning! When using battery-powered appliances, basic
safety precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries, personal
injury and material damage.
Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
The intended use is described in this manual. The use
of any accessory or attachment or the performance of
any operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
Always take care when using the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
persons without supervision.
The appliance is not to be used as a toy.
Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the unit to
become wet.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
Do not open body casing. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust.
To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cords never
pull the cable to remove the plug from a socket outlet.
After use
When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a
dry, well ventilated place out of the reach of children.
Children should not have access to stored appliances.
When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle
it should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent
movement following sudden changes in speed or
direction.
The appliance should be protected from direct sunlight,
heat and moisture.
Inspection and repairs
Before use, check the appliance for damaged or
defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to
switches and any other conditions that may affect its
operation.
Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or
replaced by an authorised repair agent.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
Specific safety instructions for battery boosters
The following symbols are marked on your appliance:
I/O
On/off button (3).
Vehicle boost button (4).
Recharge button (5).
Area light button (6).
Vehicles may have electrical and electronic systems
(e.g. engine management system, mobile phone) that
may be damaged if subjected to high starting voltages
and voltage peaks. Before connecting the appliance to
the vehicle read the vehicle's owner's manual to confirm
that external-starting assistance is allowed.
Follow these instructions and those published by the
battery manufacturer, vehicle manufacturer and
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use with
this unit. Review warning labels on these products and
on the vehicle.
This appliance is not designed to be used as a
replacement for a vehicular battery. Do not attempt to
operate a vehicle that does not have a battery installed.
The appliance must only be connected to a 12V lead-
acid battery. Do not use the appliance for charging dry-
cell batteries that are commonly used with home
appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury
to persons and damage property.
This appliance contains a sealed lead-acid battery. It is
recommended that the appliance is positioned upright
during storage, use, and recharging.
Explosive gas may be vented from the lead acid
batteries when charging and under extreme conditions
battery leakage may occur. Ensure the area is well
ventilated when conducting battery boosting and
charging procedures.

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