Duracell Powerpack 300 Owner's Manual page 25

jump-start cables to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that
has a 12 V starting battery.
WARNING: Fire hazard
Never allow jump-start cables' red and black clamps to
touch each other or another common metal conductor.
This could cause damage to the unit and/or create a
sparking/explosion hazard. Always switch OFF the Jump-
Start power switch and store the jump-start clamps in
the appropriate holder on each side of the Duracell
Powerpack after use.
WARNING: Fire hazard
Jump-start cable clamps' connection to the vehicle's
battery terminals must be positive to positive (red clamp to
battery "+") and negative to engine block. A reverse polarity
connection (positive to negative) may cause damage to the
unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard.
Important:
starting your vehicle because they may be different from
the instructions supplied with other products or jump-start
cables.
To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine:
1. Turn OFF the vehicle or boat ignition and all
accessories.
2. Engage the park or emergency brake and place the
transmission in park for an automatic or neutral for a
manual.
3. If jump-starting a boat engine, purge the engine
compartment and bilge of all fumes.
4. Position the Duracell® Powerpack on a fl at, stable
surface near the battery and away from all moving
parts of the engine. Ensure that the jump-starting
power switch is OFF.
5. Connect the red positive (+) clamp of the cables to the
Closely follow these instructions for jump-
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