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the Clamp Icons, the Arrow Icons and the Alarm Icon will flash. The
backlit LCD screen will display the following:
CAUTION: The unit will suffer permanent damage if the Jump Starter
Power Switch is turned on while the clamps connected with reverse
polarity. Disconnect the clamps and reconnect to battery with correct
polarity.
• If the Jump Starter Power Switch is turned on and the unit detects
that the clamps are not connected to a battery, a two-second warning
will sound every 10 seconds. The LCD screen will display the Battery
Status Icon, the Battery Voltage Indicator, and the Clamp Icons with
the "+" and"–" signs. The Alarm Icon and the Jump Starter Icon will
flash. The backlit LCD screen will display the following:
• Turn off the Jump Starter Power Switch; connect the clamps to the
battery, making sure the clamps are connected with correct polarity;
then turn the Jump Starter Power Switch back on.
• Always disconnect the negative (black) jumper cable first, followed by
the positive (red) jumper cable, except for positive grounded systems.
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ATTACHING THE CLAMPS TO THE UNIT
The clamps are located in the storage pouch on the left side of the
unit. There is a Clamp Connector at the end of the clamps. The Clamp
Connection Slot is located on the back of the unit. Refer to Fig. 2 to
locate all parts.
1. Remove the Clamps from the storage pouch.
2. Attach the Clamp Connector to the Clamp Connection Slot.
3. When the unit is not in use, detach the Clamp Connector from the
Clamp Connection Slot. Store the clamps in the storage pouch.
PROCEDURE
Take the following steps, observing all cautions and warnings in the
"Important Safety Instructions" section at the front of this manual.
1. Turn off vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights,
connected cell phone chargers, etc.). Place vehicle in "park" and
set the emergency brake.
2. Make sure the jump-starter power switch is in the off position.
3. Remove jumper clamps from clamp tabs. Connect the red clamp
first, then the black clamp.
4. Procedure for jump-starting a NEGATIVE GROUNDED
SYSTEM (negative battery terminal is connected to chassis)
(MOST COMMON)
4a. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle battery's positive
terminal.
4b. Connect negative (–) black clamp to chassis or a solid, non-
moving, metal vehicle component or body part. Never clamp
directly to negative battery terminal or moving part. Refer to
the automobile owner's manual.
5. Procedure for jump-starting POSITIVE GROUND SYSTEMS
NOTE: In the rare event that the vehicle to be started has a
Positive Grounded System (positive battery terminal is connected
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