Outside Vehicle; Using Engine Start - DieHard 200.71224 Owner's Manual

Charging your battery removed from
the vehicle:
POSITIVE
BATTERY
+ -
24", 6 GAUGE
CABLE
1. Note the polarity of the battery posts
by checking the identification marks
on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or
+) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). The
positive post is usually larger than
the negative post.
2. Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-
gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable
to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -) battery
post. Rock and twist the clamp back
and forth to be sure a solid electrical
connection is made.
3. Connect the red (POSITIVE) output
clamp to the POSITIVE battery post.
Rock and twist the clamp back and
forth to be sure a solid electrical
connection is made.
4. Position yourself as far away from
the battery as possible, and then
connect the black (NEGATIVE)
output clamp to the free end of the
cable.
5. Plug the power cord into an AC
outlet. The charger will set to the
default state of 2 AMP charge rate
and Type 1 for battery type.
6. Press the appropriate control buttons
to select the desired charge rate and
battery type. Within a few seconds,
the red LED should go out and the
charging process should start. If the
red LED does not go out, check for
correct cable connection.
NEGATIVE
BATTERY CHARGER
POWER
CORD
GROUNDED
POWER
OUTLET
7. To disconnect the charger, unplug
the charger power cord before
attempting to disconnect the charger
clamps. Then, standing away from
the battery, remove the output clamp
from the NEGATIVE battery post.
Finally, remove the output clamp
from the POSITIVE battery post.
8. Clean and store the charger in a dry
location.
TO

USING ENGINE START

Your battery charger can be used to
jump start your car if the battery is low.
Follow these instructions on how to use
the ENGINE START feature.
IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instruc-
tions and precautions when charging
your battery. Wear complete eye
protection and clothing protection.
Charge your battery in a well-ventilated
area.
IMPORTANT: Using the ENGINE
START feature WITHOUT a battery
installed in the vehicle could cause
damage to the vehicle's electrical
system.
1. With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the
vehicle, press the 100 AMP touch
pad. Only the 100 AMP indicator
lamp should be lit.
2. Crank the engine for no more than 3
seconds. If engine does not start, let
rest for 4 minutes before cranking
again.
3. After the engine starts, unplug the
power cord before disconnecting the
output clamps from the battery.
4. Clean and store the charger in a dry
location.
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