Owner`s manual

JUMP-START WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
1. 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.
2. Do not smoke while jump-starting.
3. Only attempt to jump-start a vehicle or boat in a well ventilated area.
4. This power system is to be used ONLY on vehicles or boats with 12 volt DC battery systems.
5. Do not wear vinyl clothing when jump-starting a vehicle - friction can cause dangerous static
electricity sparks.
6. Remove all metal jewelry - this can cause short circuits. Always use protective eye wear when
jump-starting: contact with battery acid may cause blindness and/or severe burns.
7. Do not attempt to jump-start a frozen battery.
8. Keep out of reach of children.
9. Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump-started.
Before jump-starting this type of vehicle, read the vehicle’s owner manual to confirm that external
starting assistance is advised.
10. Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle’s starter motor. If the engine fails to start after
the recommended number of attempts, discontinue jump-start procedure and look for other
problems that may need to be corrected.
11. If vehicle to be started has a Negative Grounded System (negative battery terminal is connected to
chassis):
A. Connect positive (POS) (+) red clamp to vehicle battery’s POS (+) terminal.
B. Connect negative (-) black 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.
If vehicle to be started has a Positive Grounded System (positive battery terminal is connected
to chassis): Replace steps 11A and 11B (above) of the jump-start procedure 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.
12. IF YOU HEAR AN AUDIBLE ALARM AND SEE THE RED LED LIGHT - DO NOT TURN ON THE
SAFETY SWITCH - THE POLARITY IS REVERSED. INTERCHANGE CLAMP POSITIONS.
13. Replace worn or defective parts immediately - contact Vector Technical Support Department at
[phone] or toll free at 866-584-5504.
14. 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.
15. Eyes: if battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately for a minimum of 15
minutes, seek immediate medical attention.
GENERAL WARNINGS
• NEVER immerse Start-It in water - it is water-resistant, not waterproof.
• When recharging the unit near water (pool, dockside, beach, etc.) do not allow the electrical
cords and outlets to get wet or come near water — electrical shock could result! Use GFCI AC
receptacles.
• Jump-starter is NOT designed to be used instead of a vehicular battery.
• NEVER insert anything other than the supplied power/recharging cables or recommended
appliance power/recharging cables into the charging/power sockets on this unit.
ALL WIRES, CABLES AND CORDS MUST BE POSITIONED SO THAT THEY CANNOT BE TRIPPED
OVER OR DAMAGED BY MOVING PARTS, BY PINCHING OR ABRADING.