Sears 200.71488 - Manual (Page 4)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Failure to follow instructions
may cause damage or an explosion. Read
entire instruction manual before use.
Always shield eyes during use and wear
safety glasses.
JUMP-STARTING A VEHICLE
ENGINE
Use in well-ventilated area. Keep hands,
hair, clothing and jewelry clear of fan
blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that
may cause injury.
1. Turn ignition off before making cable
connections.
2. Rest the 1150 on a flat, stable surface
near the vehicle battery and away
from moving engine parts.
3. Connect the red clamp to the positive
terminal of the vehicle battery.
4. Connect the black clamp to an un­
painted and unmoving part of the
vehicle chassis or engine block.
CAUTION: If you have connected the
clamps backwards, an audible alarm
will sound. Reverse the connections
and the audible alarm will stop.
NOTE: If after following steps 1-4
the display remains blank, check for
a good connection on both jaws of
the clamps. If the display still doesn’t
light, hold down the display switch
for 5 seconds. If the display doesn’t
blink, the external battery voltage is
too low to be detected by the 1150.
This means your battery power is less
than a half-a-volt (or 0.5V) and needs
to be charged for the 1150 to jump
start it.
5. Digital Display: The charge percent­
age of the vehicle’s battery will be
displayed for 5 seconds. The display
will blink to indicate proper connection
and will then show the charge percent­
age of both batteries combined (1150
and vehicle). If the combined percent­
age is below 35%, the 1150 needs
charging. If the combined percentage
is above 35%, proceed to #6.
6. Turn the key and crank the engine.
The display will count down from
10 seconds. If the engine does not
start, wait at least 1 minute before
attempting to crank the vehicle again.
This permits the battery and relay to
cool down. Only attempt to crank the
engine when the display is blinking
(relays are engaged).
7. Once the engine starts, the 1150 will
automatically shut off 10 seconds
after the engine starts. This elimi­
nates the problem of sparking when
removing the clamps. Remove and
store the clamps on the ears located
on the back of the case.
8. Charge the 1150 as soon as possible
after jump-starting.
CAUTION: To prevent sparking, NEVER
allow the clamps to touch together or
to contact the same piece of metal.
And, never attempt to charge a frozen
battery.
NOTE: In the rare case of jump-starting
a vehicle that has a positive-grounded
vehicle electrical system, connect the
black clamp to the negative terminal of
the vehicle battery. Then connect the
red clamp to an unpainted and unmov­
ing part of the vehicle chassis or engine
block. If you are unsure of the nature of
the vehicle’s electrical grounding system,
check the owner’s manual of the vehicle
or call the Customer Technical Assistance
number: 1-800-SEARS-64.
POWERING A 12V DC DEVICE
The Portable Power 1150 is a power
source for all 12 volt DC accessories that
are equipped with a 12V accessory plug.
Use no more than 15 amps per outlet. If
an overload occurs, the fuse will blow.
To replace, contact a qualified service
technician.
NOTE: When powering two-12 volt DC
accessories, the combined amps should
not exceed 30 amps.