OPERATOR’S MANUAL Jump starter and DC Power Source Model No. 71489 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before Every Use of this Product. Save these instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PLUS START ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this Plus Start product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within 1 year from the date of purchase, return it to any Kmart location in the United States for free replacement. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co.
IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – Charge the jump starter’s internal battery immediately after purchase, after every use and every 30 days. This manual will show you how to use your jump starter safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these instructions and precautions carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
1.11 2. 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3. 3.2 3.3 4. 4.3 RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. 1.10 WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE JUMP STARTER.
4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 5. 5.1 Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see step 4.5. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see step 4.6. For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the jump starter to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery.
. 6.1 6.2 Operating instructions Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine a spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion. To reduce the risk of a spark near the battery: 1. Turn vehicle’s ignition OFF before making cable connections. 2. Connect the jump starter to the vehicle’s battery, as described in Section 4. 3. Crank the engine. If the engine does not start within 5-8 seconds, stop cranking and wait at least 1 minute before attempting to start the vehicle again.
. 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 8. 8.1 8.2 8.3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the battery clips, cords and the jump starter case. Ensure that all of the jump starter components are in place and in good working condition. Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts. All other servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.
10. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS 10.1 When a starting problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of accepting a normal charge. Double check all connections, the jump starter’s battery charge level, the battery clips for correct polarity and the quality of connections from the cables to the clips, and from the clips to the battery system. The clips must be clean. 10.
