Important safety instructions, Jump-start warnings and cautions – Vector Power City DK080706 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and Understand all Warnings, Cautions and Notes before operating Power City.

Warnings alert the user to hazardous conditions that can be harmful to people. Cautions alert

the user to conditions that can cause property damage. Notes are important operational

information.

KEEP THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE USE.

JUMP-START WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

• There is risk of explosive gas being released when batteries are improperly charged

or discharged. Failure to follow instructions may cause property damage, explosion

hazard and/or personal injury

• Do not smoke while jump-starting

• Only attempt to jump-start a vehicle or boat in a well ventilated area

• This power system is to be used ONLY on vehicles or boats with 12 volt DC

battery systems

• Do not wear vinyl clothing when jump-starting a vehicle - friction can cause dangerous

static electricity sparks

• Remove all metal jewelry - this can cause short circuits. Always use protective eyewear

when jump-starting: contact with battery acid may cause blindness and/or severe burns.

• Never touch Power City red and black clamps together - this can cause dangerous

sparks, power arcing and/or explosion

• Do not attempt to jump-start a frozen battery

• After use as jump-starter, turn off safety switch

• Keep out of reach of children

• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery

is jumpstarted. Before jump-starting this type of vehicle, read the vehicle’s owner’s

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 jumpstart procedure and

look for other problems that may need to be corrected

• When safety switch is off, Polarity Alarm is enabled. If cables are connected to

another battery and the alarm sounds, the cable connections must be switched. If alarm

sounds, do not turn on safety switch

• If vehicle to be started has a positive grounded System (positive battery terminal is

connected to chassis), replace steps 9 and 10 of the jump-start procedure (below) with

the following steps A and B, and then proceed to step 11

A. Connect negative (-) black clamp to vehicle battery ‘s negative terminal.

B. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal

vehicle component or body part. DO NOT clamp directly to positive battery

terminal or moving part.

• Replace worn or defective parts immediately - contact Vector Technical Support

Department at toll-free 866-584-5504

• Skin: if battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with water, then wash

thoroughly with soap and water. If redness, pain, or irritation occurs, seek immediate

medical attention

• Eyes: if battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately for a minimum

of 15 minutes, seek immediate medical attention.

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