Specifications

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Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine
You can use the Duracell
®
Powerpack with the supplied
jump-start cables to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that
has a 12 V starting battery
WARNING: Fire hazard
Never allow red and black clamps to touch each other
or another common metal conductor. This could cause
damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion
hazard. Always disconnect the clamps from the unit after
use and clip the plastic guard over the jump-start cable
port.
WARNING: Fire hazard
Jump-start cable clamps’ connection to the vehicle’s
battery terminals must be positive to positive (red clamp
to battery “+”) and negative to negative (black clamp to
battery “–”). A reverse polarity connection (positive to
negative) may cause damage to the unit and/or create a
sparking/explosion hazard.
WARNING: Risk of explosion, fi re or burns
The battery terminals exposed at the jump-start cable port
have enough energy present to cause a spark, creating
an explosion hazard, or to cause burns if a metal object
contacts both terminals. Always clip the plastic guard over
the port when not in use.
Important: Closely follow these instructions for jump-
starting your vehicle because they may be different from
the instructions supplied with other products or jump-start
cables.
To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine:
1. Turn OFF the vehicle or boat ignition and all
accessories.
2. Engage the park or emergency brake and place the