Charging The Internal Batteries; Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric DSR142 Manuel D'utilisation

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CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERIES

IMPORTANT! CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE, AFTER EACH USE AND EVERY 3-6
MONTHS, TO KEEP THE INTERNAL BATTERY FULLY CHARGED AND PROLONG BATTERY LIFE.
7.1 To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the unit's charger from the outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.
7.2 When charging the internal batteries, work in a well ventilated area and do not restrict the ventilation in
any way.
7.3 CHECKING THE LEVEL OF THE INTERNAL BATTERIES
To check the internal battery charge level, make sure the unit is turned OFF, then press the or
button. The digital display will show the battery's percent of charge. A fully charged internal battery will
read 100%. Charge the internal battery if the display shows it is under 100%.
7.4 CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERIES, USING THE SUPPLIED AC CHARGER
WARNING! Use only the charger included with the unit to charge the internal battery. Using any other
charger will damage the unit.
1. Plug the AC charger into the unit's 12V input socket (3 PIN connector).
2. Connect the wall charger to a 120VAC electrical wall outlet.
3. The green LED on the charger will light, and the display will show CHARGING-xx%. Complete
charging may take 6-8 hours.
4. When the internal battery is completely charged, the green LED will pulse, and the display will show
FULLY CHARGED.
5. When the batteries are fully charged, disconnect the charger from the AC outlet, and then unplug the
charger from the unit.
6. Charge the unit as soon as possible after use.
7.5 CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERIES WHILE DRIVING
You may also charge the internal batteries while driving, using the 12V DC car charger (included).
1. Make sure the car is running.
2. Plug the 12V DC adaptor cable into the unit's 12V input socket.
3. Insert the other end of the accessory cable into the vehicle's accessory outlet (lighter socket).
4. The green LED will light, and the display will show CHARGING-xx%. Complete charging may take 6-8 hours.
5. When the internal batteries are completely charged, the green LED will pulse, and the display will show
FULLY CHARGED.
6. When the batteries are fully charged, disconnect the accessory cable from the unit, then from the
lighter socket of the vehicle.
7. Charge the unit as soon as possible after use.
NOTE: Completely disconnect the charger cable when the engine is not running.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

8.1 JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: Do not use the jump starter while charging its internal batteries.
IMPORTANT: Using the jump starter without a battery installed in the vehicle will damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Lay the DC cables away from any fan blades, belts, pulleys and other moving parts.
3. Plug the battery clamp cable into the jump starter's input socket.
NOTE: Make sure all of the vehicle's electrical devices are turned off.
4. For a negative-ground vehicle (as in most vehicles), connect the unit's POSITIVE (RED) clamp to
the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post. Next, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the vehicle
chassis or engine block, away from the battery.
5. For a positive-ground vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -)
battery post. Next, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away
from the battery.
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