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directly to negative battery terminal or moving part. Refer to
the automobile owner's manual.
4. 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
to chassis), replace steps 3a and 3b above with steps 4a and 4b,
then proceed to step 5.
4a. Connect negative (–) black clamp to vehicle battery's negative
terminal.
4b. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid,
non-moving, metal vehicle component or body part. Never
clamp directly to positive battery terminal or moving part. Refer
to the automobile owner's manual.
5. When the clamps are connected properly, the Backlit LCD Screen
will display the following to indicate the unit is ready to jump-start:
The Battery Status icon, Battery Voltage Indicator, Clamp Icons
and the "+" and"–" signs light solid. The Jump Starter Icon will
flash to indicate the clamps are properly connected.
6. Turn on the ignition and crank the engine in 5-6 second bursts until
engine starts. The Backlit LCD Screen will display the following:
The Battery Status Icon, the Battery Voltage Indicator, Clamp Icons
and the "+" and"–" signs light solid to indicate the unit is jump-
starting. The Jump Starter Icon flashes.
7. Disconnect the negative (–) engine or chassis clamp first, then
disconnect the positive (+) battery clamp.
NOTE: If the unit is malfunctioning after jump start procedure, please
recharge the unit with the supplied AC charger to reset the unit.
IMPORTANT: Always turn the unit off when not in use. Recharge this
unit fully after each use.
CAUTION – To reduce the risk of property damage:
• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged
if vehicle battery is jump-started. Before jump-starting this type of
vehicle, read the vehicle manual to confirm that external-starting
assistance is advised.
• Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle's starter motor. If
the engine fails to start after the recommended number of attempts,
discontinue jump-start procedure and look for other problems that
need to be corrected.
• If vehicle fails to start, turn off the ignition, disconnect the jump-start
system's leads and contact a qualified technician to investigate why
the engine did not start.
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