Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric DSR119 Manuel D'utilisation

6.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE ENGINE
6.1
WARNING! A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
IMPORTANT: Using the Engine Start feature without a battery installed in the vehicle will damage the
vehicle's electrical system.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the jump starter while charging the internal battery.
1. Turn the vehicle's ignition OFF before making cable connections.
2. Position the DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door and moving or hot engine parts.
NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood during the jump starting process, ensure that the hood does
not touch the battery clips or cut the insulation of the cables.
3. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.
4. Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger
diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
5. Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the negative post
is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see step 6. If the positive post is grounded to the
chassis, see step 7.
6. For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the jump starter to the
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the
vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel
lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
7. For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the jump starter to the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip to the
vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel
lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
8. Crank the engine. If the engine does not start within 5-8 seconds, stop cranking and wait at least 1 minute
before attempting to start the vehicle again. (This permits the battery to cool down.)
9. After the engine starts, disconnect the black clamp (-) and then the red clamp, (+) in that order.
10. Recharge the jump starter as soon as possible after use.
POWERING A 12V DC DEVICE
6.2
The jump starter is a power source for all 12V DC accessories that are equipped with a 12V accessory
plug. Use it for power outages and on fishing or camping trips. Estimated usage times are listed in the
following chart.
NOTE: Do not power a 12V device with the jump starter while charging the internal battery.
1. Make sure the device to be powered is OFF before inserting the 12V DC accessory plug into the 12V
DC accessory outlet.
2. Ensure the battery clamps are secured on the storage holders.
3. Open the protective cover of the DC power outlet on the jump starter.
4. Plug the 12V DC device into the DC power outlet and turn on the 12V DC device (if required).
5. If the 12V DC device draws more than 15A or has a short circuit, the internal circuit breaker of the jump
starter will trip and disconnect the power to the device. Disconnect the 12V DC device. The breaker will
automatically reset after an overload occurs.
6. When finished, turn off the DC device (if required) and unplug from the DC power outlet.
CAUTION: Do not use the jump starter to run appliances that draw more than 15A DC.
NOTE: Extended operation of a 12V DC device may result in excessive battery drain. Recharge the jump
starter immediately after unplugging the 12V DC device.
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