Important Safety Instructions - Vector VECJ1C Instruction Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES /
DEFINITIONS
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION:
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools
or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There
are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed.
Manufacturer strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified
and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. Read
and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any
tool or equipment.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read all instructions before operating power station.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
• This unit was designed for household use only.
WARNING –
Risk of fire, electric shock, burst hazard, or injury to
persons or property
• Avoid dangerous environments. Don't use appliances in damp or wet
locations. Don't use appliances in the rain.
• Keep children away. All visitors should be kept at a distance from work
area.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial, non-skid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
• Use safety glasses and other safety equipment. Use safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety
standards. Safety glasses or the like are available at extra cost at your
local dealer.
• Store idle appliance indoors. When not in use, appliances should be
stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place – out of reach of
children.
• Don't abuse cord. Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• Disconnect appliances. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply
when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided
on the circuits or outlets to be used. Receptacles are available having built
in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
• Use of accessories and attachments. The use of any accessory or
attachment not recommended for use with this appliance could be
hazardous. Refer to the accessory section of this manual for further
details.
• Stay alert. Use common sense. Do not operate this equipment when you
are tired or impaired.
• Check for damaged parts. Do not use if damaged in any way.
• Do not operate this appliance near flammable liquids or in gaseous
or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the
sparks might ignite fumes.
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When using tools or equipment, basic
• Never submerge this unit in water; do not expose it to rain, snow or
use when wet.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect the unit from any power
source before cleaning. Turning off controls without disconnecting will not
reduce this risk.
• This equipment employs parts (switches, relays, etc.) that produce
arcs or sparks. Therefore, if used in a garage or enclosed area, the unit
MUST be placed not less than 18 inches above the floor.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGING THIS UNIT
• IMPORTANT: This unit is delivered in a partially charged state. Fully charge
unit with the supplied AC charger until the Battery Status Icon shows 4
solid bars before using for the first time. You cannot overcharge the unit
using the AC charging method.
• To recharge this unit, use only the supplied AC charger.
• All functions should be turned off when the unit is charging or not in
use. Make sure all functions are turned off before connection to a power
source or load.
EXTENSION CORDS:
WARNING:
Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire
and electric shock. When using an extension cord, make sure that the
pins of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those
in the charger; and be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS
Volts
120V 0-25
(0-7.6m)
240V 0-50
(0-15.2m)
Ampere Rating
0'-25'
More Not more
Than Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
10 - 12 16
12 - 16 14
When an extension cord is used, make sure that:
– the pins of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as
those in the charger,
– the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition,
– the wire size is large enough for the AC rating of the charger.
CAUTION –
To reduce the risk of injury or property damage: Pull the
extension cord by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting from
the supplied AC Charger or the AC outlet.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUMP STARTERS
WARNING:
Burst hazard
Do not use the unit for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly
used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury
to persons and damage property. Use the unit for charging/boosting a
lead-acid battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage
electrical system other than in a starter-motor application.
• Use of an attachment not supplied, recommended or sold by
manufacturer specifically for use with this unit may result in a risk of
electrical shock and injury to persons.
WARNING:
Risk of explosive gases
• Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries
generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason,
it is of the utmost importance that each time before using the jump starter
you read this manual and follow instructions exactly.
• To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those
published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment
you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markings
on these products and on the engine.
Total Length of Cord in Feet
26-50 51-100
(7.6-15.2m) (15.2-30.4m) (30.4-45.7m)
51-100 101-200
(15.2-30.4m) (30.4-60.9m) (60.9-91.4m)
Extension Cord Length
26'-50' 51'-100'
American Wire Gauge (AWG)
16 16
16 14
16 14
12 Not Recommended
101-150
201-300
101' -150'
14
12
12