AutoJoe AJS8000 - Cordless Jump Starter Manual

All Operators Must Read These Instructions Before Use

Before using this unit, read and understand all instructions included in this manual as well as those published by your vehicle's battery manufacturer and those of any other device intended to be used with this unit. Failure to follow all listed instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
Notice the personal safety alert symbol used in this manual to draw your attention to a WARNING given along with the particular operating instruction. This means that the operation requires special ATTENTION, CAUTION, and AWARENESS.

General Safety Instructions

CHARGE BEFORE USE!
CHARGE BEFORE FIRST TIME USE for about 2 hours. To prevent battery damage recharge every 3 months.

Risk of impact, fire and explosion!
During operation of the product, the built-in batteries will undergo a certain chemical reaction. Mishandling of the product may damage the unit or create hazardous conditions for users. Follow all warning statements in the manual.

Risk of explosive gases.
Working in vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore it is of the utmost importance that you follow the instructions each time you use the appliance to jump start a vehicle.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions of the appliance and any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of this appliance. Review cautionary marking on these products.

1. This appliance is NOT intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
2. Children or persons lacking in experience and knowledge also should NOT operate this appliance unless he/she has been given supervision or instruction concerning the proper usage and warnings of this appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. For proper and safe operation of any receptacle, do not place anything in it except the plug of the device to be used.
4. Use only the charging cables and jumper cable provided in this package. Unauthorized parts may cause serious damage or injury.
5. Wear both eye and clothing protection when jump starting a vehicle. Do not touch eyes while working with battery.
6. Remove metal jewelery, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches while working with a vehicle battery. These items can produce a short-circuit that may cause severe burns.
7. Do not operate this unit in or around water. Exposure to excessive moisture will damage the unit.
8. Dropping, hitting, or otherwise applying excessive amounts of force to the appliance may damage the unit. This could result in loss of operation, electrical fire, or other undesired outcome.

Electric Safety

1. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or energizing appliance that have the switch on invites accidents.
2. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, seek additional medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
3. Do not use a battery or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
4. Do not expose a battery or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265ºF (130ºC) may cause explosion.
5. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
6. Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
7. Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.

Additional Safety Instructions for Jump Starter

Use the jump starter only with the supplied jumper cable. NEVER use an alternate cable when jump starting.

1. Always have someone nearby to assistant when working near a lead-acid battery.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
3. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
6. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. This may cause a spark or shortcircuit of the battery or other electrical systems that may potentially lead to an explosion.
7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with with a leadacid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a shortcircuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
8. Use the jump starter for jump starting lead-acid batteries only. Do not use for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
9. NEVER charge or jump start a frozen battery.
10. NEVER allow the clamps to touch each other or to contact the same piece of metal.
11. Do not disassemble, bump, squeeze, puncture or penetrate the product.
12. Keep jump starter dry, clean and oil-free. Be sure to use a clean cloth when cleaning and do not use any corrosive solvent.

Additional Safety Instructions For Power Bank

1. Read all the instructions before using the product.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children.
3. Do not put fingers or other foreign objects into the receptacles of the product.
4. Use of an attachment is not recommended by the manufacturer and may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
5. To reduce risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the product.
6. Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
7. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or a damaged output cable.
8. Do not disassemble the appliance, take it to a qualified service person when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
9. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug all devices from the receptacles before attempting any instructed servicing on this product.
10. 
    RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary marking on these products.
11. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
12. Do not expose the product to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265ºF (130 ºC) may cause explosion.
13. Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.

Additional Safety Instructions For Worklight and Flashlight

When using flashlight or worklight, additional precautions should always be followed including the following:

1. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when this product is used near children.
2. Do not contact hot parts.
3. Only use attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer.
4. Do not use the unit for jobs other than those for which it is designed.
5. Keep the product out of the reach of children.
6. Do not use in the rain or wet environment.
7. 
   To reduce the risk of injury, do not stare at the light. Serious eye injury could occur.
8. Do not use magnet for horizontal overhead mounting.
9. 
   The lens get very hot during use. To reduce the risk of burns, do not touch hot lens.
10. To reduce the risk of fire, keep away from combustible materials while in operation.
11. When using the light, ensure that the product is in a wellventilated area and away from inflammable materials.

Safety Symbols

The following table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

Symbols	Descriptions	Symbols	Descriptions
	READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) – Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the user manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.		SAFETY ALERT – Indicates a precaution, a warning, or a danger.
	Do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions. Keep dry.		HOT SURFACE – To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.
	Wear eye protection		Indoor use only. Only charge batteries indoors.

Know Your Cordless Jump Starter

Read the owner's manual and safety instructions carefully before operating this cordless jump starter. Compare the illustration below to the jump starter in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

1. USB charging cable
2. Car charging cable
3. Positive clamp (red)
4. Jumper cable LED indicator
5. Jumper cable
6. Negative clamp (black)
7. Carrying bag
8. Flashlight
9. Magnetic base
10. Charge level indicator
11. Charging socket
12. USB 2 port
13. DC barrel jack
14. USB 1 port
15. Jumper cable jack
16. Port cover
17. Power button
18. Adjustable worklight
19. Retractable handle

Technical Data

Battery Voltage Max* 12V DC (3 x 4V)
Battery Capacity 3700 mAh
Battery Watt Hours 44.4 Wh
Power 150 W
Current Peak: 500 A | Starting: 400 A
Charge Input USB Charge: 5V DC | 2.0 A; Car Charge: 12V DC | 1.0 A
Charge Time Max USB Charge: 6 hours; Car Charge: 4 hours
USB 1 5V DC | 2 A
USB 2 5V DC | 1 A
DC Output Max 12V DC | 8 A
Jump Start Output 12V | 500 A 1ms / 100 A 5s
Jump Start Engine Rating Max Gas Engine: 5 L; Max Diesel Engine: 3 L
Lifetime 1000 Cycles
Flashlight 3 W Spotlight mode + SOS warning mode
Worklight 6 W Floodlight mode + Red warning light mode + Red strobe light mode
Net Weight 1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)
*Generates 12V max with three 4V internal batteries. Initial no-load voltage, per fully charged battery, peaks at 4V. Nominal voltage under typical load is 3.7V.

Unpacking

Carton Contents

• Cordless jump starter
• USB charging cable
• Car charging cable
• Jumper cable
• Carrying bag
• Manual with registration card

1. Carefully remove the jump starter and check to see that all of the above items are supplied.
2. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. If you find damaged or missing parts, DO NOT return the unit to the store. Please call the Snow Joe^® + Sun Joe^® customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
   NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging material until you are ready to use your new jump starter. The packaging is made of recyclable materials. Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations.

The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. These items can be swallowed and pose a suffocation risk!

Operation

Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

Do not modify or attempt to repair the jump starter except indicated in the instructions for use and care.

The device shall be stored indoors. The unit shall not be charged outdoors. When in use, cautions should be taken to reduce the exposure to rain, sleet, and snow.

Intended Uses

This product is a multifunctional device. It can be used for jump-starting of a vehicle battery, illumination, SOS warning, charging mobile devices and powering 12V equipment.
Do not use the product for any purpose other than the ones listed above. Any other unintended usage or modification may cause personal injury and property damage, and will void the warranty. This product is not designed for commercial or industrial use.

Charging Operations

The internal battery is only partially charged. Before first use, the battery requires at least 2 hours of charge time to be fully charged. When the batteries are at low capacity, recharge for 6 hours again before resuming operation.
NOTE: If charged by a vehicle's 12V DC outlet, it will require about 4 hours for a full charge.
The jump starter is equipped with an LED battery level indicator for checking the charge level. Simply press the power button to read off the battery charge level from the LEDs:

• All 4 indicator LEDs are lit: Battery charge level is high.
• 3 indicator LEDs are lit: 50-75% battery power is left. Charge before jump starting a vehicle.
• 2 indicator LEDs are lit: 25-50% battery power is left. Stop working and charge the jump starter.
• 1 indicator LED is lit: The battery is nearly flat. Stop working and charge the jump starter to prevent degrading the internal battery.

The jump starter can be charged by:

• AC adapter with the equipped USB charging cable;
• Vehicle's cigarette lighter socket/12 V DC outlet with the equipped car charging cable;

Follow the instruction below to charge the jump starter.
USB CHARGING

1. Check that the mains voltage is the same as that marked on the rating plate of the AC adapter (not included). Then, plug a USB charger into an AC power outlet.
2. Turn off the jump starter and remove all loads connected with the jump starter. Using the provided USB charging cable, connect the jump starter with the USB charger (Fig. 1).
   
3. It will take approximately 6 hours to charge the jump starter. The battery level indicator LEDs will cycle on one by one during the charging process. Unplug the charger when all 4 LEDs are all illuminated.
   NOTE: The jump starter is equipped with overcharge protection, the charging process will stop when the jump starter is fully charged and the 4 LEDs are all illuminated. For better performance of the internal batteries, do not leave the appliance connected with the charging cable for long after it's fully charged.

CAR CHARGING

1. Turn off the jump starter and remove all loads connected with the jump starter.
2. While the car is running, use the equipped car charging cable to connect the jump starter charge socket and the car's 12V DC outlet (Fig. 2).
   
3. It will take approximately 4 hours to charge the jump starter. The charge level indicator LEDs will cycle on one by one during the charging process. Unplug the car charging cable when all 4 LEDs are all illuminated.
   NOTE: The jump starter is equipped with overcharge protection, the charging process will stop when the jump starter is fully charged and the 4 LEDs are all illuminated. For better performance of the internal batteries, do not leave the appliance connected with the charging cable for long after it's fully charged.

Jump Start a Vehicle

When jump starting a vehicle with this device, make sure that it is at least 50-75% charged (3 indicator LEDs are lit when the power button is pressed). To achieve optimum performance, do not store this device at temperatures below 50°F (10°C) before using as a starting aid. Never charge or start a vehicle with a frozen battery.

Always use the equipped jumper cable with this unit. NEVER use other cables and alternative solutions.

• Read the operating manual/safety manual provided by the vehicle manufacturer before jump starting the vehicle.
• Jump start a vehicle only in a well-ventilated area.
• Always wear safety glasses when working with batteries.

Follow the instructions below to jump start an vehicle.

1. Insert the jumper cable into the jumper cable jack. Be sure that the jumper cable connection is secure. Upon connection, the LED indicator on the cable will flash in red and green, indicating that the unit is in standby mode (Fig. 3)
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2. Switch off the ignition completely before connecting the device to the vehicle.
3. Clamp the positive (red) clamp to the positive terminal on the vehicle battery, and clamp the negative (black) clamp to the negative terminal of the car battery, the vehicle frame (ground) or other negative connection point as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer (Fig. 4).
   

Make sure the jumper cable is not within range of moving engine parts (belts, fan, alternator, etc.). Both the device and the cable must be placed on a nonflammable surface.

4. After connection, check the jumper cable to make sure the connection is correct and the battery is in the normal voltage range. The LED indicator on the jumper cable should turn on solid green if the jump starter is in normal status and ready for use.
   NOTE: Check the table below for the jumper cable behavior and the corresponding status. After the connection is correctly made, you will have about 30 second to start the car. The device will return to standby mode after 30 seconds.

NOTE: If the jumper cable LED indicator doesn't turn on, make sure the connection is secured.

5. Start the vehicle (turn on the vehicle ignition).
   NOTE: If the vehicle doesn't start within 6 seconds, let the jump starter cool for 3 minutes before attempting to start the vehicle again or you may damage the jump starter.
   NOTE: During very cold conditions, the vehicle may not start on the first attempt. We suggest attempting to start a second or third time, as the starting attempt will warm the internal battery and improve your starting chances. Do not attempt to start after four attempts. Either the unit does not have sufficient power to start the vehicle or there is a more extensive problem with the vehicle than simply a depleted battery.
6. To disconnect the jump starter cable, make sure to:
   1. Disconnect the negative (black) clamp from the vehicle.
   2. Disconnect positive (red) clamp from positive battery terminal.
   3. Disconnect the cable from the jump starter.

Charging Mobile Devices

Do not insert a nail, wire, etc. into any receptacle. Otherwise a circuit short may cause smoke or fire.

1. Plug a USB cable into either one of the two USB ports. You can charge up to 2 devices at a time.
2. Connect the USB cable to the mobile device(s) and press the power button to start charging (Fig. 5).
   
3. The jump starter can also power a 12V DC device such as DC fans. Connect the device to the DC barrel jack of the jump starter with a suitable DC cable (not included), and press the power button to start charging (Fig. 6).
   
4. To turn off the jump starter, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds.
5. The appliance is equipped with short-circuit protection. When used as a power bank and a short circuit occurs on one of the ports or jacks, the appliance will shut down automatically. If this happens, disconnect all connected devices and charge the jump starter to restart.

Use of the Worklight and the Flashlight

The jump starter features several different light modes. To switch between the light modes, simply keep pressing the power button until it reaches the desired mode.
While in any of the work light modes, you can turn the unit OFF by pressing and holding the power button for 3 seconds.
NOTE: If the worklight and the flashlight cannot be started, double check if the jump starter needs to be charged.

• The worklight panel can be adjusted as shown below for convenient illumination (Fig. 7). The unit is also equipped with a retractable handle. Simply pull it out to hang or carry the unit (Fig. 8).
  
  
• If needed, utilize the magnetic base of the jump starter to mount the unit while using the worklight. To avoid possible injury, do not hang the jump starter anywhere overhead.

Maintenance

Always switch the product off and disconnect any devices plugged in before performing inspection, maintenance, and cleaning work.

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.

Cleaning

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic, which could result in serious personal injury.

• Always clean the product thoroughly after each use with a dry cloth or brush.
• Avoid oil and grease contamination (especially to gripping parts). If contamination occurs, wipe the product with a damp cloth.

Storage

• Switch off the jump starter, disconnect all appliances/ cables. Thoroughly clean the housing with a soft, dry cloth.
• Store the device in the supplied bag. Put the device with all accessories indoors in a safe location out of the reach of children. Keep away from direct sunlight or humid conditions. The ideal storage temperature is between 41°F (5°C) and 86°F (30°C).

Disposal

Recycling the tool

• Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste. Use separate collection facilities.
• Contact your local government agency for information regarding the collection systems available.
• If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and wellbeing.
• When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old appliance for disposal at least free of charge.

Recycling + Disposal

The product comes in a package that protects it against damage during shipping. Keep the package until you are sure that all parts have been delivered and the product is functioning properly. Recycle the package afterwards or keep it for long-term storage.
WEEE symbol. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or local store for recycling regulations.

Service + Support

If your Auto Joe cordless jump starter needs service or maintenance, please call the Snow Joe^® + Sun Joe^® customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).

Model + Serial Numbers

When contacting the company or reordering parts, you will need to provide the model and serial numbers of your product. These are found on the decal affixed to the housing of your cordless jump starter. Copy these numbers into the space provided below.