Cobra CJS 50 User Manual

CJS 50

Introduction

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Jump Starter/PowerPack Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the Cobra CJS 50 jump starter/power pack. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service.

Easy-to-use and designed for reliable service, the CJS 50 can jump start your vehicle and run 12V DC appliances whenever you need power for work or play, at home or on the road.

Important: Please be sure to read and save the entire manual before using your mobile power pack. Any misoperation or misusing may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user. Please keep this manual for future reference.

What’s Included with Your CJS 50

1. Power pack with jump start cables

2. 120V AC charging adapter

3. Owner’s operating instructions

Nothing Comes Close to Cobra

Version C Printed in China

Part No. 480-547-P

Warranty and Trademark

Introduction Introduction

Customer Assistance

Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:

For Assistance in the U.S.A.

Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).

Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish.

8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday

(except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).

Questions English and Spanish.

Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).

Technical Assistance English only.

www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.

Contact Your Local Dealer

Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA www.cobra.com

Buttons, Switches & Indicatiors

1. USB power port

2. USB power indicator

3. USB/LED power switch

4. Charging indicator

5. Charging complete

indicator

6. Charging jack

7. Battery level indicators

8. Battery level button

9. Battery connection

indicator

10. Reverse polarity indicator

11. LED work lights

12. 12V DC socket / cover

13. Jump start power switch

14. Positive battery clamp (red)

15. Negative battery clamp

(black)

16. Carry handle

17. Fuse

Note: See page 6 - 7 for more

information on features.

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Acknowledgement

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra jump starter/power pack, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective jump starter/power pack products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department, accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:

1. To any product damaged by accident.

2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs.

3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.

4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a

particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without limitation, to damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

For Products Purchased Outside the U.S.A.

Please contact your local dealer for warranty information.

Trademark Acknowledgement

Cobra®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.

How to Use Your

Contents

Introduction...........................................................................................A1

Our thanks to you

What’s included

Buttons, Switches & Indicators ..................................................A2

Customer Assistance......................................................................A3

Conventions ........................................................................................2

Safety Information ............................................................................3

Controls and Indicators...................................................................6

Operation ..................................................................................................8

12V DC appliances .............................................................................8

Operating DC appliances ...............................................................8

USB devices..........................................................................................8

Jump starting a vehicle’s engine ..................................................9

Recharging the power pack battery .........................................10

Applications & Troubleshooting...................................................11

Specifications .......................................................................................12

Product service ....................................................................................13

Warranty Information....................................................................... 14

Cobra CJS 50

Features of This Product

• 12 Volt DC power outlet for DC accessories & appliances

• LED super bright emergency light

• 5V USB port to power up or charge cellphones, PDAs or consumer electronic devices

• 500 peak Amps of instant starting power to start vehicles

• Rechargeable internal battery

• LED display indicates the battery capacity

• Reverse polarity connection indication & alarm

• On/off safety switch

• Heavy duty cables and clamps

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