Specifications

transmission in park for an automatic or neutral for a

manual.

3. If jump-starting a boat engine, purge the engine

compartment and bilge of all fumes.

4. Connect the cables to the jump-start cable port on the

left side of the Duracell

Powerpack.

5. Position the Duracell

Powerpack on a ﬂ at, stable

surface near the battery and away from all moving

parts of the engine.

6. Connect the red positive (+) clip of the cables to the

positive (+) terminal of the engine battery. The battery’s

positive terminal is usually larger in diameter than

the negative terminal. In most vehicles, the battery’s

positive terminal has a red wire connected to it.

7. Connect the black negative (–) clip of the cables to the

engine block, cylinder head, or other stationary heavy

metal part of the motor, or to the negative (–) battery

terminal. Before Powerpack and the cables are clear of

belts and fans. Do not crank the engine for more than 4

seconds.

8. Remove the red positive (+) clip and then the black

negative (–) clip from the vehicle’s battery terminal.

9. Remove the cables from the jump-start cable port.

WARNING: Fire hazard

The jump-start feature is designed for short term operation

only — less than 4 seconds. Operating the jump-start

feature for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to

the unit. Allow the Duracell

Powerpack to cool down for at

least 3 minutes after each jumpstart.

Important: Recharge the Duracell

Powerpack as

soon as possible after each use. See “Recharging

the Duracell

Powerpack 600 Battery” on page 27.