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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTENDED USE
Your Black & Decker jump starter is designed to
provide additional power to lead-acid batteries when
starting car engines. This product is intended for
household, consumer use only.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning! When using 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 the jump starter
Always take care when using the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• The appliance is not to be used as a toy.
• Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the
appliance 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.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of
vehicle battery, engine or this unit.
• Place this unit as far away from the battery as cables
permit.
• Never allow battery acid to come in contact with this
unit.
• Do not operate this unit in a closed area or restrict
ventilation in any way.
Using the 12 volt dc accessory outlet
• Do not use this unit to operate appliances that need
more than 5 amps to operate from the 12 volt dc
accessory outlet.
• Do not insert foreign objects into the 12 volt dc
accessory 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 the manufacturer.
• Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other
than those specified in this manual.
The following symbols are marked on
the appliance:
Read all of this instruction manual
carefully.
Reverse polarity indicator.
The unit is intended for indoor use only.
Specific safety instructions for jump
starters
• 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
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