Personal Safety Precautions; Features; Charging The Internal Battery - Schumacher Electric FARM & RANCH FR01241 Owner's Manual

2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Wear complete eye protection and
protective clothing when working
near lead-acid batteries. Always have
someone nearby for help.
• Have plenty of fresh water, soap and
baking soda nearby for use, in case
battery acid contacts your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Wash immediately with soap
and water and seek medical attention.
• If battery acid comes in contact with eyes,
flush eyes immediately for a minimum 10

3. FEATURES

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4. CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY

IMPORTANT!
CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER
PURCHASE, AFTER EACH USE AND
EVERY 30 DAYS, TO KEEP THE
INTERNAL BATTERY FULLY CHARGED
AND PROLONG BATTERY LIFE.
CHECKING THE LEVEL OF THE
INTERNAL BATTERY
Press the Battery Status button on
the front of the unit. The LED lights will
indicate the current charge level as
follows:
RED – less than 20% of full charge;
immediately charge the unit.
YELLOW/ORANGE – 20-80% of full
charge.
GREEN – more than 80% of full charge.
CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY
Charge the internal battery for the
jump starter using an extension cord (not
included).
NOTE: Use of an improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and
electric shock.
1. To charge, flip the AC connector on
the back of the unit DOWN and plug in
an 18 AWG or larger extension cord.
2. Plug the extension cord into a 120VAC
electrical wall outlet.
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minutes and get medical attention.
• Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with
baking soda before attempting to clean up.
• Remove all personal metal items from your
body, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces
and watches. A battery can produce a short
circuit current high enough to weld a ring to
metal, causing a severe burn.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in
the vicinity of the battery or engine.
1. USB port
2. Rotary switch for USB and jump starter
3. Built-in work light
4. Battery status indicators
5. Battery status button
6. 12V DC power outlet
7. Worklight ON/OFF switch
8. Battery clamps
3. While the jump starter is charging, the
RED LED will be on. Complete charging
may take up to 72 hours. When the
RED LED turns off, the jump starter is
ready to use.
4. When the internal battery is fully
charged, the charger will automatically
go into maintain mode and maintain
the battery at full charge without
damaging it. When in maintain mode,
the GREEN LED will pulse, as long
as there is an AC cord connected to
the charging port.
5. Charge the jump starter as soon as
possible after use.
CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY
WHILE DRIVING
You may also charge the internal battery
while driving, using a male-to-male
charger cable (part number 94500109 –
not included).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT CHARGE
INTERNAL BATTERY FOR MORE THAN
30 MINUTES OR LEAVE THE BATTERY
UNATTENDED. IT COULD EXPLODE,
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Make sure the car is running.
2. Insert one end of the accessory cable
into the 12V DC power outlet.
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